U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
7323.99.5000
$52.4M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
37 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-30 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of nested tin plated steel boxes from Taiwan.
NY 836562 February 16, 1989 CLA-2-73:S:N:N1:113 836562 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7323.99.5000 Ms. Madeleine Salgo Kurt S. Adler, Inc. 1107 Broadway New York, NY 10010 RE: The tariff classification of nested tin plated steel boxes from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Salgo: In your letter dated January 20, 1989 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item is a nested set of tin plated steel round boxes. The boxes are decorated with Christmas patterns and contain no company logo. They are to be principally used in the household. The applicable subheading for the boxes will be 7323.99.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other household articles of tin plated iron or steel. The rate of duty will be 3.1 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport