The tariff classification of a doormat from China
Issued December 17, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5705.00.2030
Headings: 5705
Product description
The instant sample, identified as CVS Item number 406311, is a doormat. The face of the mat is made from polyester non-woven fabric. It is backed with a layer of recycled rubber. The face fabric is printed with flowers. The doormat measures 18 x 27 inches.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the doormat will be 5705.00.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other carpets and other textile floor coverings, whether or not made up: other… of man-made fibers.
Full text
N235653 December 17, 2012 CLA-2-57:OT:RR:NC:N3:349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5705.00.2030 Ms. Heather Creegan Barthco International, division of OHL One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a doormat from China Dear Ms. Creegan: In your letter dated November 15, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The instant sample, identified as CVS Item number 406311, is a doormat. The face of the mat is made from polyester non-woven fabric. It is backed with a layer of recycled rubber. The face fabric is printed with flowers. The doormat measures 18 x 27 inches. The applicable subheading for the doormat will be 5705.00.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other carpets and other textile floor coverings, whether or not made up: other… of man-made fibers. The duty rate 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 John Hansen at (646) 733-3043. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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