The tariff classification of a rattan armchair from Indonesia.
Issued April 11, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9401.50.0040
Headings: 9401
Product description
You have submitted a photograph of the Burbank Armchair, SKU #2082352. The frame of the armchair is made of mahogany wood which is completely covered in rattan weave. The rattan weave gives the armchair its essential character.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the rattan armchair will be 9401.50.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials: Of rattan”.
Full text
NY R01759 April 11, 2005 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:SP:233 R01759 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9401.50.0040 Ms. Shirley Schmidt Pier 1 Imports 100 Pier 1 Place Level 16 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 RE: The tariff classification of a rattan armchair from Indonesia. Dear Ms. Schmidt: In your letter dated April 5, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a photograph of the Burbank Armchair, SKU #2082352. The frame of the armchair is made of mahogany wood which is completely covered in rattan weave. The rattan weave gives the armchair its essential character. The applicable subheading for the rattan armchair will be 9401.50.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials: Of rattan”. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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