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The tariff classification of biodegradable utensils from China
Issued March 2, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3924.10.4000
Headings: 3924
Product description
The items described in your letter are eating utensils, i.e., forks, spoons, knives and chopsticks, made from biodegradable plastics derived from starch, a natural polymer. The material is also referred to as “bio-plastics.”
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the biodegradable utensils will be 3924.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: tableware and kitchenware: other.
Full text
N006924 March 2, 2007 CLA-2-39:RR:E:NC:N2:221 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.10.4000 Mr. LiPing Ching 550 Shannon Way #6215 Redwood City, CA 94065 RE: The tariff classification of biodegradable utensils from China Dear Mr. Ching: In your letter dated February 12, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items described in your letter are eating utensils, i.e., forks, spoons, knives and chopsticks, made from biodegradable plastics derived from starch, a natural polymer. The material is also referred to as “bio-plastics.” The applicable subheading for the biodegradable utensils will be 3924.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: tableware and kitchenware: other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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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