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N114015 N1 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of traffic cones from China

Issued August 2, 2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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N1 N114015 (August 2, 2010)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3926.90.9980

Headings: 3926

Product description

The traffic cone consists of an orange color cone made of soft plastic mounted onto a black rubber base. The cone stands approximately 28 inches in height. The bright orange color helps make the cone visible even in poor lighting to alert motorists and pedestrians of traffic hazards. The essential character is imparted by the plastic cone.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the traffic cone will be 3926.90.9980, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other.

Full text

N114015 August 2, 2010 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:SP:421 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9980 Mr. Kyle Cheung Eagle Logistic Service, Inc. 37 East 28th Street, Suite 304 New York, NY 10016 RE: The tariff classification of traffic cones from China Dear Mr. Cheung: In your undated letter, which was received in this office on July 7, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was provided with your letter. The traffic cone consists of an orange color cone made of soft plastic mounted onto a black rubber base. The cone stands approximately 28 inches in height. The bright orange color helps make the cone visible even in poor lighting to alert motorists and pedestrians of traffic hazards. The essential character is imparted by the plastic cone. The applicable subheading for the traffic cone will be 3926.90.9980, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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 Joan Mazzola at (646) 733-3023. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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