N036403 N0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a bamboo countertop mat from China

Issued September 23, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4419.00.8000

Headings: 4419

Product description

The ruling was requested on the “Bamboo Countertop Mat,” item # A029FA02610. A photograph and product specifications were submitted. The product is a rectangular trivet, measuring 8” x 8” x ½”. It is composed of short pieces of whole bamboo cane assembled together in a pattern of adjacent connecting rows with spaces in between the pieces. The ends are bordered with strips of split bamboo. Bamboo in the form of whole cane is not suitable for plaiting. The product will be used in the kitchen for placing hot pots or pans onto to protect the countertop.

Full text

N036403 September 23, 2008 CLA-2-44:OT:RR:E:NC:2:230 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4419.00.8000 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a bamboo countertop mat from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated August 22, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The ruling was requested on the “Bamboo Countertop Mat,” item # A029FA02610. A photograph and product specifications were submitted. The product is a rectangular trivet, measuring 8” x 8” x ½”. It is composed of short pieces of whole bamboo cane assembled together in a pattern of adjacent connecting rows with spaces in between the pieces. The ends are bordered with strips of split bamboo. Bamboo in the form of whole cane is not suitable for plaiting. The product will be used in the kitchen for placing hot pots or pans onto to protect the countertop. The applicable subheading for the “Bamboo Countertop Mat,” item # A029FA02610, will be 4419.00.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for: Tableware and kitchenware, of wood: Other (than forks and spoons). The rate of duty will be 3.2 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

View original on CBP CROSS →

More rulings on the same tariff codes

Searching CBP rulings the smart way

TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings, surfaces the ones that actually match your product, and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.

Book a demo →