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The tariff classification of plastic chair pad protectors from China
Issued April 8, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3924.90.1050
Headings: 3924
Product description
The submitted sample is identified as Set/6 Chair Pad Protectors, SKU# 65380. This item is comprised of six identical chair seat cushion covers that are each made of clear polyethylene (PE) plastic material. They are designed to protect upholstered dining chairs from accidental spills. Each protector measures approximately 19” in length by 19” in width. There are two plastic strips that are sewn to each of the four corners of each protector. Each strip measures approximately 14” to 15” in length from the corner of the protector to the end of the strip. The two strips at each corner of the protector are designed to be tied around a respective chair leg to secure the protector in place. Two of the four corners of each protector has an “L” shaped cutout and these cutouts are designed to be placed at the back of the seat cushion, to accommodate the two back legs of the chair on which the protector will be used.
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N024615 April 8, 2008 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N2:222 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.90.1050 Ms. Francine Ramsey Hampton Direct, Inc. P. O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of plastic chair pad protectors from China Dear Ms. Ramsey: In your letter dated February 28, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as Set/6 Chair Pad Protectors, SKU# 65380. This item is comprised of six identical chair seat cushion covers that are each made of clear polyethylene (PE) plastic material. They are designed to protect upholstered dining chairs from accidental spills. Each protector measures approximately 19” in length by 19” in width. There are two plastic strips that are sewn to each of the four corners of each protector. Each strip measures approximately 14” to 15” in length from the corner of the protector to the end of the strip. The two strips at each corner of the protector are designed to be tied around a respective chair leg to secure the protector in place. Two of the four corners of each protector has an “L” shaped cutout and these cutouts are designed to be placed at the back of the seat cushion, to accommodate the two back legs of the chair on which the protector will be used. The applicable subheading for SKU# 65380 will be 3924.90.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for…other household articles…of plastics: other: …furniture slipcovers; and like furnishings…other. The rate of duty will be 3.3 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 Gary Kalus at 646-733-3055. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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