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The tariff classification of a portable laptop desk from China.
Issued January 9, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3926.10.0000
Headings: 3926
Product description
The product consists of a desktop measuring approximately 12½ inches by 14½ inches attached to a stuffed cushion that allows the desk to rest comfortably on the lap. The desktop is constructed of paperboard that is covered with cellular plastic sheeting backed with nonwoven textile fabric for mere reinforcement. The cushion is constructed of textile fabric and has a zipper opening. Inside is a pillow made of spunbonded nonwoven textile fabric filled with foam plastic beads. The beads provide the cushioning effect. According to the cost breakdown submitted with your request, the cost of the plastic sheeting and the plastic beads far exceeds the cost of the textile components. The essential character of the desk is imparted by the plastic desktop covering and the foam plastic cushioning beads.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the portable laptop desk will be 3926.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of plastics…office or school supplies.
Full text
N004251 January 9, 2007 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:N2:221 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.10.0000 Ms. Clara Chu A.C.T. Logistics, Inc. 147-39 175th Street Suite #217 Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of a portable laptop desk from China. Dear Ms. Chu: In your letter dated November 30, 2006, on behalf of Alco Industries, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request is a portable desk designed to sit on the lap. The product consists of a desktop measuring approximately 12½ inches by 14½ inches attached to a stuffed cushion that allows the desk to rest comfortably on the lap. The desktop is constructed of paperboard that is covered with cellular plastic sheeting backed with nonwoven textile fabric for mere reinforcement. The cushion is constructed of textile fabric and has a zipper opening. Inside is a pillow made of spunbonded nonwoven textile fabric filled with foam plastic beads. The beads provide the cushioning effect. According to the cost breakdown submitted with your request, the cost of the plastic sheeting and the plastic beads far exceeds the cost of the textile components. The essential character of the desk is imparted by the plastic desktop covering and the foam plastic cushioning beads. The applicable subheading for the portable laptop desk will be 3926.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of plastics…office or school supplies. 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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