N028974 N0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a woven vinyl basket from China

Issued June 18, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4602.90.0000

Headings: 4602

Product description

The sample will be returned to you as you requested. The product is a small rectangular basket with a handle, measuring approximately 4” x 3 ¼” x 3 ½” high (7 ½” high, including the handle). It is constructed of interwoven plastic monofilaments and strip-like extrusions having a cross section that resembles multiple flattened tubes. The bottom, vertical sides and top and bottom rims of the basket are composed of blue monofilaments approximately 2 mm in diameter. The horizontal sides of the basket are composed of green, purple and pink strip-like extrusions, of various widths (7 mm, 9 mm and 15 mm). The handle is composed of a bamboo strip covered with pink and blue strip-like plastic extrusions.

Full text

N028974 June 18, 2008 CLA-2-46:RR:NC:2:230 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4602.90.0000 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a woven vinyl basket from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated May 8, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the product to be classified, identified as the “Vinyl Easter Basket, with Handle,” item # A081BA01009, was submitted. The sample will be returned to you as you requested. The product is a small rectangular basket with a handle, measuring approximately 4” x 3 ¼” x 3 ½” high (7 ½” high, including the handle). It is constructed of interwoven plastic monofilaments and strip-like extrusions having a cross section that resembles multiple flattened tubes. The bottom, vertical sides and top and bottom rims of the basket are composed of blue monofilaments approximately 2 mm in diameter. The horizontal sides of the basket are composed of green, purple and pink strip-like extrusions, of various widths (7 mm, 9 mm and 15 mm). The handle is composed of a bamboo strip covered with pink and blue strip-like plastic extrusions. The applicable subheading for the “Vinyl Easter Basket, with Handle,” item # A081BA01009, will be 4602.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from articles of heading 4601: Other (than of vegetable materials). The rate of duty will be 3.5 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 Paul Garretto at 646-733-3035. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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