The tariff classification of a plastic cell phone holder for use while charging from China
Issued November 21, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3924.90.5650
Headings: 3924
Product description
The submitted sample is identified as a Charging Station. This item is made of silicone plastic material of an ivory, off-white color and is designed to hold a cell phone (not included in the importation) on the wall around an electrical socket while the phone is being charged at that socket. The item is round in shape with a diameter of approximately 4¾”. This item is in the form of a large pocket with a top flap. When the flap is lifted up, access to the pocket is attained so that a cell phone can be placed within. The flap has a large aperture so that when it is lifted up, a cell phone charger (not included in the importation) can be inserted through the aperture before plugging the charger into a wall socket. When so situated, the flap with attached pocket hangs from the charger while it is plugged into the wall socket and the cell phone, which will be attached to the other side of the charger, is held in the pocket. There is a plastic knob molded onto one side of the pocket which is designed to be inserted through the aperture on the flap when the item is not in use and the flap is folded down around the top and side of the pocket. In this way, the knob and aperture form a closure for the item. As you requested, the sample will be returned to you.
Full text
N235005 November 21, 2012 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:422 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.90.5650 Ms. Jane Jewett Talus Corp. 470 Riverside Street Portland, ME 04103 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic cell phone holder for use while charging from China Dear Ms. Jewett: In your letter dated October 24, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as a Charging Station. This item is made of silicone plastic material of an ivory, off-white color and is designed to hold a cell phone (not included in the importation) on the wall around an electrical socket while the phone is being charged at that socket. The item is round in shape with a diameter of approximately 4¾”. This item is in the form of a large pocket with a top flap. When the flap is lifted up, access to the pocket is attained so that a cell phone can be placed within. The flap has a large aperture so that when it is lifted up, a cell phone charger (not included in the importation) can be inserted through the aperture before plugging the charger into a wall socket. When so situated, the flap with attached pocket hangs from the charger while it is plugged into the wall socket and the cell phone, which will be attached to the other side of the charger, is held in the pocket. There is a plastic knob molded onto one side of the pocket which is designed to be inserted through the aperture on the flap when the item is not in use and the flap is folded down around the top and side of the pocket. In this way, the knob and aperture form a closure for the item. As you requested, the sample will be returned to you. The applicable subheading for the Charging Station 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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