The tariff classification of plastic lidded food containers from China
Issued April 4, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3924.10.4000
Headings: 3924
Product description
The two submitted samples are identified as plastic containers with lids. Each of the containers is cylindrical in shape and is made of clear polypropylene (PP) plastic material. One sample has an 8 ounce volume capacity and measures approximately 111/16” in height. The other sample has a 12 ounce volume capacity and measures approximately 25/16” in height. Each container measures approximately 4½” in diameter at the top and 3¼” in diameter at the bottom. The small container is slightly broader just above the bottom than the larger container. These containers are designed to be used for multi-purpose storage of food snacks, leftovers, sauces, etc.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the plastic containers with lids will be 3924.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for for tableware, kitchenware …of plastics: tableware and kitchenware: other.
Full text
N273758 April 4, 2016 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:422 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.10.4000 Ms. Denly Kong Jarden Home Brands 9999 East 121st Street Fishers, IN 46037 RE: The tariff classification of plastic lidded food containers from China Dear Ms. Kong: In your letter dated February 1, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The two submitted samples are identified as plastic containers with lids. Each of the containers is cylindrical in shape and is made of clear polypropylene (PP) plastic material. One sample has an 8 ounce volume capacity and measures approximately 111/16” in height. The other sample has a 12 ounce volume capacity and measures approximately 25/16” in height. Each container measures approximately 4½” in diameter at the top and 3¼” in diameter at the bottom. The small container is slightly broader just above the bottom than the larger container. These containers are designed to be used for multi-purpose storage of food snacks, leftovers, sauces, etc. The applicable subheading for the plastic containers with lids will be 3924.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for for tableware, kitchenware …of plastics: tableware and kitchenware: 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 [email protected]. Sincerely, Deborah C. Marinucci Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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