The tariff classification of a jewelry presentation box from China
Issued January 4, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.92.9060
Headings: 4202
Product description
The item is a two-piece watch box constructed of a paperboard base and covered on the outer surface with paper that is laminated with a plastic sheeting material. The plastic sheeting material is the outer surface constituent material of the box. The watch box is of the kind normally given to the consumer at the point of purchase. The box has a center insert to hold the watch. 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 3” (W) x 4” (L) x 2.75” (D).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the watch box 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
N136542 January 4, 2011 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9060 Joyce M. Duquette Fossil Retrodome 10615 Sanden Drive Dallas, TX 75238 RE: The tariff classification of a jewelry presentation box from China Dear Ms. Duquette: In your letter dated November 30, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. The sample was submitted without a style number. The item is a two-piece watch box constructed of a paperboard base and covered on the outer surface with paper that is laminated with a plastic sheeting material. The plastic sheeting material is the outer surface constituent material of the box. The watch box is of the kind normally given to the consumer at the point of purchase. The box has a center insert to hold the watch. 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 3” (W) x 4” (L) x 2.75” (D). The applicable subheading for the watch box 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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