The tariff classification of a pleated shade from Taiwan
Issued April 25, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3925.30.1000
Headings: 3925
Product description
The product is a pleated or accordion window shade. The rail and header component is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic. The pleated shade component, which you describe as “rock paper,” is polyethylene plastic sheeting with calcium carbonate filler.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the pleated window shade will be 3925.30.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included: shutters, blinds (including venetian blinds) and similar articles and parts thereof: blinds (including venetian blinds).
Full text
N157135 April 25, 2011 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:421 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3925.30.1000 Mr. Steven Wang WHL Customs Broker Services, Inc. 11222 S La Cienega Blvd #528 Inglewood, CA 90304 RE: The tariff classification of a pleated shade from Taiwan Dear Mr. Wang: In your letter dated March 16, 2011, on behalf of Ching Feng Home Fashions Co., Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was provided with your letter. The product is a pleated or accordion window shade. The rail and header component is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic. The pleated shade component, which you describe as “rock paper,” is polyethylene plastic sheeting with calcium carbonate filler. The applicable subheading for the pleated window shade will be 3925.30.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included: shutters, blinds (including venetian blinds) and similar articles and parts thereof: blinds (including venetian blinds). The rate of duty will be 3.3 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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