10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of a plastic tube fitting from China
Issued March 14, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardN1 N149999 (March 14, 2011)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3917.40.0090
Headings: 3917
Product description
The fitting, which you refer to as a grommet, is molded from translucent silicone plastic.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the silicone tube fitting, Part Number ING107290A, will be 3917.40.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings therefor…of plastics…fittings…other.
Full text
N149999 March 14, 2011 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:421 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3917.40.0090 Mr. Charles Parisi Parisi Services, Inc. P.O. Box 91217 Los Angeles, CA 90009 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic tube fitting from China Dear Mr. Parisi: In your letter dated February 18, 2011, on behalf of Ingenium Sourcing Partners Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample provided with your letter is a tube fitting identified as Part Number ING107290A. The fitting, which you refer to as a grommet, is molded from translucent silicone plastic. You state that it will be used to connect tubing and barbed fittings in a manner that is easy to disconnect. It creates a flexible fit with standard sizes of tubing. This item will be marketed to customers who will use it in various laboratory setups, oil diffusion processes and wherever a flexible water tight connection is necessary. The applicable subheading for the silicone tube fitting, Part Number ING107290A, will be 3917.40.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings therefor…of plastics…fittings…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
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of waste and overflow half kits from Taiwan
The tariff classification of plastic urinal flange kits from Taiwan
The tariff classification of plastic test kit and plastic pipe fittings from China
The tariff classification of plastic pipe and pipe fittings from Taiwan
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 3801-14-150024; Tariff classification of reinforced silicone shapes
The tariff classification of polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) fittings from China
The tariff classification of various plastic connectors from China
The tariff classification of a female hose mender from China
The tariff classification of a fitting assembly from South Korea
The tariff classification of silicone fittings from China
Follow N149999
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.