The tariff classification of plastic hangers from China

N308145 December 10, 2019 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N1:137 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3923.90.0080, 9903.88.03 Greg Montgomery OEC Logistics, Inc. 11960 Westline Industrial Drive #350 St. Louis, MO 63134 RE: The tariff classification of plastic hangers from China Dear Mr. Montgomery: In your letter dated November 21, 2019, you requested a tariff classification ruling, on behalf of your client Store Supply Warehouse, LLC. Five sample hangers were included with your request and are being returned as you requested. The hangers will be imported alone without garments. They will be marketed to shops and boutiques for displaying merchandise. Hanger # 25111 is a 17 inch break resistant clear plastic coat hanger. It has an anchored metal swivel hook. Hanger # 25127 is a 10 inch break resistant clear plastic skirt/pants hanger. It has an anchored metal swivel hook and pinch-grip clips. Hanger # 25122 is an 11 inch children’s clear plastic skirt/pants hanger. It has an anchored chrome swivel hook and padded clips. Hanger # 25112 is a 17 inch break resistant clear plastic dress hanger. It has an anchored metal swivel hook. Hanger # 25201 is a 17 inch clear plastic dress hanger. It has an anchored chrome swivel hook. The applicable subheading for the plastic hangers (25111, 25127, 25122, 25112, and 25201), will be 3923.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for, articles for the conveyance or packing or goods, of plastics: other. The general rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. Pursuant to U.S. Note 20 to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, HTSUS, products of China classified under subheading 3923.90.0080, HTSUS, unless specifically excluded, are subject to an additional 25 percent ad valorem rate of duty.  At the time of importation, you must report the Chapter 99 subheading, i.e., 9903.88.03, in addition to subheading 3923.90.0080, HTSUS, listed above.   The HTSUS is subject to periodic amendment so you should exercise reasonable care in monitoring the status of goods covered by the Note cited above and the applicable Chapter 99 subheading.  For background information regarding the trade remedy initiated pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, you may refer to the relevant parts of the USTR and CBP websites, which are available at https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actions and https://www.cbp.gov/trade/remedies/301-certain-products-china respectively. 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 the 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 Christina Allen at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division