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The tariff classification of a suction cling hook from China
Issued January 18, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3924.90.5650
Headings: 3924
Product description
The submitted sample is identified as a hook. This hook is made of plastic, measures approximately 1¾” in depth from the back to the front tip and has a knob fitted on the front tip. The back of the hook is attached to plastic sheeting material that measures approximately 3¾” square. The back of the sheeting material is made of styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) plastic material that is covered with a clear plastic protective film. The SEBS is comprised of thousands of nano-sized suction cups that are so small that they are invisible to the naked eye and are designed to cling to non-porous flat household surfaces when the protective film is peeled away. The back of the hook does not permanently attach to the household surface to which it clinks, as the user can easily remove and reposition the hook by simply peeling it away from that surface. Printed on the front of the retail package are the words: “No Glue”, “No Tape”, “No Nails”, “JUST STICK.” Printed on the back of the retail package are the words: “No Adhesive Tape, Glue or Tools.” Also printed on the back of the retail package are the words: “Sticks to Most Surfaces”, “Holds up to 10 LBS”, “Peels Right Off: No Mark”, “Reusable Again and Again”, and “Washable When Dirty”.
Full text
N236755 January 18, 2013 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:422 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.90.5650 Mr. David Dickerman UM! Brands 13931 Central Avenue, Suite C Chino, CA 91710 RE: The tariff classification of a suction cling hook from China Dear Mr. Dickerman: In your letter dated December 14, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as a hook. This hook is made of plastic, measures approximately 1¾” in depth from the back to the front tip and has a knob fitted on the front tip. The back of the hook is attached to plastic sheeting material that measures approximately 3¾” square. The back of the sheeting material is made of styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) plastic material that is covered with a clear plastic protective film. The SEBS is comprised of thousands of nano-sized suction cups that are so small that they are invisible to the naked eye and are designed to cling to non-porous flat household surfaces when the protective film is peeled away. The back of the hook does not permanently attach to the household surface to which it clinks, as the user can easily remove and reposition the hook by simply peeling it away from that surface. Printed on the front of the retail package are the words: “No Glue”, “No Tape”, “No Nails”, “JUST STICK.” Printed on the back of the retail package are the words: “No Adhesive Tape, Glue or Tools.” Also printed on the back of the retail package are the words: “Sticks to Most Surfaces”, “Holds up to 10 LBS”, “Peels Right Off: No Mark”, “Reusable Again and Again”, and “Washable When Dirty”. The applicable subheading for the suction cling hook 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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