The tariff classification of cable organizers from Taiwan
Issued February 22, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3919.90.5060
Headings: 3919
Product description
The products are designed to organize electric cables and wires for items such as telephones, stereos, computers and printers. Each organizer is composed of a self-adhesive flat strip of polypropylene plastic, measuring approximately 3 ½ inches in length by 2 inches in width, that has been die-cut with five slits and five cut-out holes to accommodate up to five cables. The organizers are self adhesive and will adhere to most flat surfaces, such as a desk or table. The organizers are imported four to a retail package. As you requested, the samples will be returned.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Stay-Put Cable Organizers, Item #69200, will be 3919.90.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics: whether or not in rolls: other.
Full text
N145396 February 22, 2011 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:421 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3919.90.5060 Ms. Janet Pendris Hampton Direct, Inc. 291 Hurricane Lane P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of cable organizers from Taiwan Dear Ms. Pendris: In your letter dated January 21, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample provided with your letter is identified as a set of Stay-Put Cable Organizers, Item #69200. The products are designed to organize electric cables and wires for items such as telephones, stereos, computers and printers. Each organizer is composed of a self-adhesive flat strip of polypropylene plastic, measuring approximately 3 ½ inches in length by 2 inches in width, that has been die-cut with five slits and five cut-out holes to accommodate up to five cables. The organizers are self adhesive and will adhere to most flat surfaces, such as a desk or table. The organizers are imported four to a retail package. As you requested, the samples will be returned. The applicable subheading for the Stay-Put Cable Organizers, Item #69200, will be 3919.90.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics: whether or not in rolls: other. The rate of duty will be 5.8 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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