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The tariff classification of a watch box from Thailand.
Issued September 29, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.9060
Headings: 4202
Product description
The item is a specially fitted case designed to hold six watches. It is manufactured with an exterior surface of polyurethane plastic sheeting. It measures approximately 12”(W) x 3(H) x 4”(D). The interior is lined with imitation suede and is divided into six sections. Each section has a foam inlay, which is also covered with imitation suede. The center of the lid has a glass window. The case is secured by means of a magnetic closure.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the watch box will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases… traveling bags… jewelry boxes and similar containers, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other, other, other.
Full text
NY L87660 September 29, 2005 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 L87660 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9060 Ms. Geri Davidson The Container Store 500 Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019 RE: The tariff classification of a watch box from Thailand. Dear Ms. Davidson: In your undated letter, received in this office September 19, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling for a watch box. The sample submitted is identified as SKU # 10031752 “Watch Box”. The item is a specially fitted case designed to hold six watches. It is manufactured with an exterior surface of polyurethane plastic sheeting. It measures approximately 12”(W) x 3(H) x 4”(D). The interior is lined with imitation suede and is divided into six sections. Each section has a foam inlay, which is also covered with imitation suede. The center of the lid has a glass window. The case is secured by means of a magnetic closure. The applicable subheading for the watch box will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases… traveling bags… jewelry boxes and similar containers, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 17.6 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kevin Gorman at 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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