U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 2 HTS codes referenced
Primary HTS Code
4202.92.9020
$300.4M monthly imports
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Court Cases
5 cases
CIT & Federal Circuit
Ruling Age
34 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data, CourtListener (CIT/CAFC) · As of 2026-05-06 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of jewelry and trinket boxes fromChina.
NY 865221 July 30, 1991 CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 865221 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO: 4202.92.9020; 6307.90.9490 Mr. Hua Ji L. Kee & Company, Inc. 543 Forbes Boulevard South San Francisco, CA 94080-2019 RE: The tariff classification of jewelry and trinket boxes from China. Dear Mr. Ji: In your letter dated July 2, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted three samples with your request. Style #ZM-9057E and Style #ZM-9057L are jewelry boxes covered with man-made textile material which are specially shaped and fitted to contain jewelry. Style #ZM-9057H is a heart-shaped trinket box covered with man-made textile material. Your samples are being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for Style #ZM-9057E and Style #ZM- 9057L will be 4202.92.9020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases...jewelry boxes...and similar containers, other, other, of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. The jewelry boxes fall within textile category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of China are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since part categories are the result of international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes, to obtain the most current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at your local Customs office. The applicable subheading for Style #ZM-9057H will be 6307.90.9490, HTS, which provides for other made up articles...other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 7 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
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