10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.

Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.

R04388 R0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of multi-mount standoffs from New Zealand.

Issued August 8, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Cite this ruling

Copies to clipboard

R0 R04388 (August 8, 2006)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3926.90.9880

Headings: 3926

Product description

The multi-mount standoffs are connectors used to secure and separate panels or layers of panels used in applications such as signs, mirrors, product displays and building directories. The standoffs are composed of injection-molded plastics. Parts A, B and C screw into each other through pre-drilled holes in the panels. Optional Part D may be used in conjunction with Parts A, B and C to hold more panels or to increase the standoff distance between the panels.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the plastic multi-mount standoffs will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other.

Full text

NY R04388 August 08, 2006 CLA-2-39:RR:E:NC:SP:221 R04388 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9880 Mr. David G. Pountney Pizazz International Limited Box 33 340 Auckland, New Zealand 0740 RE: The tariff classification of multi-mount standoffs from New Zealand. Dear Mr. Pountney: In your letter dated July 14, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Photographs were provided with your letter. The multi-mount standoffs are connectors used to secure and separate panels or layers of panels used in applications such as signs, mirrors, product displays and building directories. The standoffs are composed of injection-molded plastics. Parts A, B and C screw into each other through pre-drilled holes in the panels. Optional Part D may be used in conjunction with Parts A, B and C to hold more panels or to increase the standoff distance between the panels. The applicable subheading for the plastic multi-mount standoffs will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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/. 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 Joan Mazzola at 646-733-3023. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

View original on CBP CROSS →

More rulings on the same tariff codes

Follow R04388

Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.

One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.

Searching CBP rulings the smart way

Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.