N103597 N1 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a watch box from China

Issued May 11, 2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4202.92.9060

Headings: 4202

Product description

Your sample will be returned to you. Style PKARMEA7 is a watch box constructed of a paperboard base covered on the outer surface with a sheeting of plastic. The plastic sheeting is the outer surface constituent material. The watch box is of the kind normally given to the consumer at the point of purchase. The box has a center compartment fitted with a removable foam pillow. It is designed to provide storage, protection, and organization to a watch subsequent to its initial use. It is suitable for long-term use and measures approximately 4” (W) x 5.25” (L) x 3” (D).

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for style PKARMEA7 will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for jewelry boxes and similar containers, with outer surface of plastic sheeting material, other.

Full text

N103597 May 11, 2010 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9060 Cynthia Ulrich Fossil Retrodome 10615 Sanden Drive Dallas, TX 75238 RE: The tariff classification of a watch box from China Dear Ms. Ulrich: In your letter dated April 27, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. Style PKARMEA7 is a watch box constructed of a paperboard base covered on the outer surface with a sheeting of plastic. The plastic sheeting is the outer surface constituent material. The watch box is of the kind normally given to the consumer at the point of purchase. The box has a center compartment fitted with a removable foam pillow. It is designed to provide storage, protection, and organization to a watch subsequent to its initial use. It is suitable for long-term use and measures approximately 4” (W) x 5.25” (L) x 3” (D). The applicable subheading for style PKARMEA7 will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for jewelry boxes and similar containers, with outer surface of plastic sheeting material, other. The duty rate will be 17.6% 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 Vikki Lazaro at (646) 733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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