The tariff classification of plastic rug grippers from China
Issued June 21, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3924.90.5650
Headings: 3924
Product description
The submitted sample is identified as Ruggies Rug Grippers. This item is comprised of eight flat grippers, each of which is in a triangular shape with the three sides respectively measuring approximately 4¼” x 4¼” x 6”. Each gripper is made of black polyurethane (PU) plastic material. This item is imported in a retail box and within the box the grippers are packaged in two separate bags, four in each bag. This item is designed to prevent rugs from slipping, bunching, and curling, thereby preventing slips and trips. The four grippers in each bag are designed to be used on the underside of the respective four corners of a rug (not included). The top side of each gripper incorporates a smooth “Tacky Grip Polymer Technology” that will grip the underside of the rug. The bottom side of each gripper incorporates hundreds of suction pockets that will grip the floor when in use. Eight adhesive tape forms in the same size and shape as the gripper are included for use with certain fabric backed carpeting that require additional adhesive strength. These forms are smooth on one side and the adhesive tape is on the other side, enabling the form to grip the underside of the carpet as the gripper grips the non-adhesive side of the form.
Full text
N242353 June 21, 2013 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:422 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.90.5650 Ms. Jennie Crossley Allstar Marketing Group, LLC 2 Skyline Drive Hawthorne, NY 10532 RE: The tariff classification of plastic rug grippers from China Dear Ms. Crossley: In your letter dated April 10, 2013, which was received in this office on May 23, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as Ruggies Rug Grippers. This item is comprised of eight flat grippers, each of which is in a triangular shape with the three sides respectively measuring approximately 4¼” x 4¼” x 6”. Each gripper is made of black polyurethane (PU) plastic material. This item is imported in a retail box and within the box the grippers are packaged in two separate bags, four in each bag. This item is designed to prevent rugs from slipping, bunching, and curling, thereby preventing slips and trips. The four grippers in each bag are designed to be used on the underside of the respective four corners of a rug (not included). The top side of each gripper incorporates a smooth “Tacky Grip Polymer Technology” that will grip the underside of the rug. The bottom side of each gripper incorporates hundreds of suction pockets that will grip the floor when in use. Eight adhesive tape forms in the same size and shape as the gripper are included for use with certain fabric backed carpeting that require additional adhesive strength. These forms are smooth on one side and the adhesive tape is on the other side, enabling the form to grip the underside of the carpet as the gripper grips the non-adhesive side of the form. The applicable subheading for the Ruggies Rug Grippers will be 3924.90.5650, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for…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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