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The tariff classification of plastic garment hangers from China.
Issued May 22, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3924.90.5600
Headings: 3924
Product description
The submitted illustration depicts an item identified as a plastic skirt hanger with clips, item number SKU 10042550. These hangers are made of polypropylene and each hanger has two clips that are made of 100% polyacetal, which are intended to be used to hold the garment. You have stated in a telephone conversation with this office that these hangers will not be imported with clothing or used to display clothing in stores. They will be sold for use in the home for hanging skirts and pants.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the plastic garment hangers will be 3924.90.5600, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for …other household articles…of plastics: other: other.
Full text
N010407 May 22, 2007 CLA-2:39:RR:NC:N2:222 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.90.5600 Ms. Geri Davidson The Container Store 500 Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019 RE: The tariff classification of plastic garment hangers from China. Dear Ms. Davidson: In your letter dated April 12, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted illustration depicts an item identified as a plastic skirt hanger with clips, item number SKU 10042550. These hangers are made of polypropylene and each hanger has two clips that are made of 100% polyacetal, which are intended to be used to hold the garment. You have stated in a telephone conversation with this office that these hangers will not be imported with clothing or used to display clothing in stores. They will be sold for use in the home for hanging skirts and pants. The applicable subheading for the plastic garment hangers will be 3924.90.5600, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for …other household articles…of plastics: other: other. The duty rate 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 Gary Kalus at 646-733-3055. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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