The tariff classification of willow dog beds from China

NY R03509 April 5, 2006 CLA-2-46:RR:NC:2:230 R03509 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4602.10.1200 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International (USA), Inc. 501 South Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of willow dog beds from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated March 22, 2006 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The ruling was requested on an assortment of three sizes of willow dog beds, identified as item number C056AA00013. A photograph of the product was submitted. The dog beds consist of rectangular baskets made of willow. One side of the basket is lower in height than the other sides to allow for easier access by the pet. The baskets are lined with polyester fabric. The sizes given are 22” long x 16-1/2” wide x 10-5/8” high (large), 19-5/8” long x 14-1/2” wide x 9-7/8” high (medium) and 17-3/4” long x 12-5/8” wide x 9” high (small). The applicable subheading for the willow dog beds, item number C056AA00013, will be 4602.10.1200, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials . . : Other baskets and bags, whether or not lined: Of willow. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent 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 http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 19 CFR 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, either directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. This ruling is being issued under the assumption that the subject goods, in their condition as imported into the United States, conform to the facts and the description as set forth both in the ruling request and in this ruling. In the event that the facts or merchandise are modified in any way, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and you should resubmit for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. You should also be aware that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by the CBP. 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 Paul Garretto at 646-733-3035. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division