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The tariff classification of a holster from Australia.
Issued August 11, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.99.9000
Headings: 4202
Product description
You have submitted literature of an item identified as a “Radio Holster”. The item is a protective holster of molded plastic. It is designed to fully contain a two-way radio or similar device. It is worn on the belt and has reinforced holes wherein a shoulder strap or lanyard may be attached. Two part numbers identify the article, each according to the size of the radio’s batteries. The part numbers are CS000006 and CS000008.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the holster will be 4202.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases… holsters and similar containers, other, other, other.
Full text
NY R02357 August 11, 2005 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 R02357 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.99.9000 Mr. Dulio O. Xavier Comsource International Pty Ltd. Astib House, 2 Sleat Road Applecross, Western Australia 6153 RE: The tariff classification of a holster from Australia. Dear Mr. Xavier: In your letter dated August 2, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling for a holster. You have submitted literature of an item identified as a “Radio Holster”. The item is a protective holster of molded plastic. It is designed to fully contain a two-way radio or similar device. It is worn on the belt and has reinforced holes wherein a shoulder strap or lanyard may be attached. Two part numbers identify the article, each according to the size of the radio’s batteries. The part numbers are CS000006 and CS000008. The applicable subheading for the holster will be 4202.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases… holsters and similar containers, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. 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 Kevin Gorman at 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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