The tariff classification of a plastic cat litter box with paperboard liners from Taiwan
Issued June 27, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3924.90.5650
Headings: 3924
GRI rules applied: GRI 3(b)
Product description
The submitted illustration depicts an item that is identified as a Flip Litter Box. This item consists of a cat litter box that is comprised of polypropylene (PP) plastic material, two paperboard inner liners, a PP band to hold the liner in place and a PP scoop. The box has a large aperture on the side for the cat to enter and a lid that has a hinge in the middle, providing the option of flipping half the lid open for scooping or the entire lid open for more thorough cleaning. The item measures 16.75” tall, 20.5” deep, 15.75” wide and the side entry aperture is 8” wide. This item is considered to be a composite good within the meaning of General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3. The plastic box performs the primary role of holding the litter (not included in the importation.) The paperboard liners perform the subordinate role of providing a convenient way to keep the litter box clean and facilitating the changing of the litter. Therefore, it is the opinion of this office that the plastic box provides this item with the essential character within the meaning of GRI 3(b).
CBP rationale
the litter (not included in the importation.) The paperboard liners perform the subordinate role of providing a convenient way to keep the litter box clean and facilitating the changing of the litter. Therefore, it is the opinion of this office that the plastic box provides this item with the essential character within the meaning of GRI 3(b). The applicable subheading for the Flip Litter Box will be 3924.90.5650, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for…other household articles…of plastics: other: other…other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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/.
Full text
N219213 June 27, 2012 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:422 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.90.5650 Mr. Brett M. Teper ModProducts, LLC 139 Fulton Street, PH2 New York, NY 10038 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic cat litter box with paperboard liners from Taiwan Dear Mr. Teper: In your letter dated May 25, 2012, as amended by your email dated June 25, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted illustration depicts an item that is identified as a Flip Litter Box. This item consists of a cat litter box that is comprised of polypropylene (PP) plastic material, two paperboard inner liners, a PP band to hold the liner in place and a PP scoop. The box has a large aperture on the side for the cat to enter and a lid that has a hinge in the middle, providing the option of flipping half the lid open for scooping or the entire lid open for more thorough cleaning. The item measures 16.75” tall, 20.5” deep, 15.75” wide and the side entry aperture is 8” wide. This item is considered to be a composite good within the meaning of General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3. The plastic box performs the primary role of holding the litter (not included in the importation.) The paperboard liners perform the subordinate role of providing a convenient way to keep the litter box clean and facilitating the changing of the litter. Therefore, it is the opinion of this office that the plastic box provides this item with the essential character within the meaning of GRI 3(b). The applicable subheading for the Flip Litter Box will be 3924.90.5650, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for…other household articles…of plastics: other: other…other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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 Gary Kalus at (646) 733-3055. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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