The tariff classification of highway cones from China.

NY A87558 September 25, 1996 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:TP:221 A87558 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9890 Mr. Robert Stankiewicz Frank W. Winne & Son, Inc. 44 North Front Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 RE: The tariff classification of highway cones from China. Dear Mr. Stankiewicz: In your letter dated September 5, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The highway cones are composed of polyvinyl chloride plastic. The cones are 28 inches in height and weigh 5 1/2 pounds each. They are used on highways to section off construction areas and alert motorists to other hazardous road conditions. The applicable subheading for the highway cones will be 3926.90.9890, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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 Joan Mazzola at 212-466-5580. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division