RE: The tariff classification of aluminum pill cases from China

U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection National Commodity Specialist Division One World Trade Center, Suite 51.201 New York, NY 10007 U.S. Customs and Border Protection N363571 August 17, 2026 CLA-2-76:OT:RR:NC:N4:422 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7615.10.9100 Mr. Tavish Rice Charmwood Chargers LLC DBA Ikigai Cases 6596 Fleet Dr Alexandria, VA 22310 RE: The tariff classification of aluminum pill cases from China Dear Mr. Rice: In your letter dated July 23, 2026, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items are aluminum pill cases, MagNano Weekly Pill Case, SKU #MGN1P and MagNano Weekly Pill Case, SKU #MGN2P. The MagNano line is sold in sets of seven connected magnetic aluminum cases. All seven cases and seven lids are made from aluminum alloy designation series number 6061-T6. Neodymium magnets are adhered to each aluminum case body. The aluminum lid is removable and is held in place by a stainless-steel spring-ball plunger, which retains the lid to the aluminum body. Each aluminum case as magnets that connect the seven aluminum cases to form one complete MagNano Weekly pill case. Each aluminum pill case has an internal compartment designed for pills, vitamins, or vitamin supplements. The aluminum pill cases will be sold for personal use and are intended primarily for home use. The MagNano Weekly Pill Case, SKU #MGN1P, measures approximately 1.96 inches long by 1.11 inches wide by 0.82 inches high. When used together as a weekly pill case, the set of seven aluminum cases measures approximately 1.96 inches long by 7.77 inches wide by 0.82 inches high. The MagNano Weekly Pill Case, SKU #MGN2P, measures approximately 2.88 inches long by 1.21 inches wide by 0.83 inches high. When used together as a weekly pill case, the set of seven aluminum cases measures approximately 2.88 inches long by 8.47 inches wide by 0.83 inches high., The MagNano Weekly pill cases are considered a composite good within the meaning of General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3. Each aluminum pill case is made of an aluminum body, an aluminum lid, a stainless-steel spring ball plunger, and neodymium magnets. The aluminum constitutes the majority of weight
and bulk of each pill case. It also serves the primarily function of storing and organizing the pills, vitamins, and supplements. Therefore, it is the opinion of this office that the aluminum component provides the essential character within the meaning of GRI 3(b). The classification of the MagNano Weekly Pill Case, SKU #MGN1P and the MagNano Weekly Pill Case, SKU #MGN2P will be subheading 7615.10.9100, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, HTSUS, which provides for “Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of aluminum; sanitary ware and parts thereof, of aluminum: Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like: Other: Other.” The general rate of duty will be 3.1 percent ad valorem. The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. 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 at https://hts.usitc.gov/. This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to such tariffs. For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and the Trade Remedies page at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies. The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by CBP.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection 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, please contact National Import Specialist Dana L. Salas at [email protected]. Sincerely, (for) James P. Forkan Director National Commodity Specialist Division