M83443 M8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of plastic organizers from China.

Issued May 30, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4202.99.9000, 3926.90.9880

Headings: 4202, 3926

Product description

Item 1 is a travel plastic organizer composed of molded plastic. It has a built in handle for transport, and can be opened from either side. The interior has numerous interior compartments to store washers, nuts, bolts, screws, drill bits and small hand tools. The sizes of the compartments can be adjusted to accommodate various size items. Item 2 is a plastic organizer with 18 removable plastic compartments, 9 on each side. The compartments snap onto the outside of the organizer. Each compartment has a clip on the side so that it can be removed from the organizer and clipped to a work belt. This plastic organizer has a handle, and opens to lay flat for easy viewing. It can also be opened for hanging on a wall. Item 3 is identified as a plastic stack organizer. It has 5 removable trays, each with several compartments.

CBP rationale

LLC, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Photographs were provided with your letter. Item 1 is a travel plastic organizer composed of molded plastic. It has a built in handle for transport, and can be opened from either side. The interior has numerous interior compartments to store washers, nuts, bolts, screws, drill bits and small hand tools. The sizes of the compartments can be adjusted to accommodate various size items. Item 2 is a plastic organizer with 18 removable plastic compartments, 9 on each side. The compartments snap onto the outside of the organizer. Each compartment has a clip on the side so that it can be removed from the organizer and clipped to a work belt. This plastic organizer has a handle, and opens to lay flat for easy viewing. It can also be opened for hanging on a wall. Item 3 is identified as a plastic stack organizer. It has 5 removable trays, each with several compartments. The applicable subheading for item 1, the travel plastic organizer, will be 4202.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides, in part, for other containers and cases, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for item 2, the organizer with removable outer compartments, and for item 3, the stack organizer, will be 3926.90.9880, HTSUS, which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

Full text

NY M83443 May 30, 2006 CLA-2-:39RR:NC:SP:221 M83443 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9880; 4202.99.9000 Mr. Charles M. Watson R.L. Swearer Company, Inc. P.O. Box 471 Sewickley, PA 15143-0471 RE: The tariff classification of plastic organizers from China. Dear Mr. Watson: In your letter dated May 2, 2006, on behalf of HMC Holding LLC, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Photographs were provided with your letter. Item 1 is a travel plastic organizer composed of molded plastic. It has a built in handle for transport, and can be opened from either side. The interior has numerous interior compartments to store washers, nuts, bolts, screws, drill bits and small hand tools. The sizes of the compartments can be adjusted to accommodate various size items. Item 2 is a plastic organizer with 18 removable plastic compartments, 9 on each side. The compartments snap onto the outside of the organizer. Each compartment has a clip on the side so that it can be removed from the organizer and clipped to a work belt. This plastic organizer has a handle, and opens to lay flat for easy viewing. It can also be opened for hanging on a wall. Item 3 is identified as a plastic stack organizer. It has 5 removable trays, each with several compartments. The applicable subheading for item 1, the travel plastic organizer, will be 4202.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides, in part, for other containers and cases, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for item 2, the organizer with removable outer compartments, and for item 3, the stack organizer, will be 3926.90.9880, HTSUS, which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Joan Mazzola at 646-733-3023. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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