10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of pacifier accessory from China.
Issued November 4, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardN2 N280101 (November 4, 2016)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3926.90.3500
Headings: 3926
Product description
Descriptive and illustrative literature were provided. The merchandise concerned is depicted and advertised as the “neat solutions CHEWEE PACI-CLIP.” The item consists of a long white satin ribbon approximately 8.5 inches long, onto which eight, 100%, food grade, multicolor silicone beads are threaded. At one end of the item is a white plastic clip that is secured to the infant’s or toddler’s clothing and at the other end of the item there is approximately 3 inches of ribbon sticking out that forms the loop to hold the pacifier. Silicone is considered to be a plastic material for tariff purposes. This product functions to prevent the infant or toddler from dropping or losing the pacifier.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “neat solutions CHEWEE PACI-CLIP” will be 3926.90.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Other articles of plastic and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Beads, bugles and spangles, not strung (except temporarily) and not set; articles thereof, not elsewhere specified or included: Other.
Full text
N280101 November 4, 2016 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:433 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.3500 Lynn Marshall Product Manager Hamco Inc. PO Box 1028 Gonzales, LA 70707 RE: The tariff classification of pacifier accessory from China. Dear Ms. Marshall: In your letter dated September 27, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive and illustrative literature were provided. The merchandise concerned is depicted and advertised as the “neat solutions CHEWEE PACI-CLIP.” The item consists of a long white satin ribbon approximately 8.5 inches long, onto which eight, 100%, food grade, multicolor silicone beads are threaded. At one end of the item is a white plastic clip that is secured to the infant’s or toddler’s clothing and at the other end of the item there is approximately 3 inches of ribbon sticking out that forms the loop to hold the pacifier. Silicone is considered to be a plastic material for tariff purposes. This product functions to prevent the infant or toddler from dropping or losing the pacifier. The applicable subheading for the “neat solutions CHEWEE PACI-CLIP” will be 3926.90.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Other articles of plastic and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Beads, bugles and spangles, not strung (except temporarily) and not set; articles thereof, not elsewhere specified or included: Other.” The rate of duty will be 6.5% 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Neil H. Levy at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of a bead set from China.
The tariff classification of a beaded bag charm from China.
The tariff classification of a craft supply kit from China.
The tariff classification of a hair pouch set from China.
The tariff classification of a sequined wallet from China.
The tariff classification of beaded eggs from China.
The tariff classification of a sequined backpack from China.
The tariff classification of a sequined pencil pouch from China.
The tariff classification of a decorative ponytail cuff from China.
The tariff classification of three styles of sequined accessory sets from China.
Follow N280101
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.