The tariff classification of Rackmount Cases from Taiwan

NY D85804 December 17, 1998 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:3:341 D85804 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.99.9000 Mr. Craig Toporek MBT International P.O. Box 30819 Charleston, SC. 29417 RE: The tariff classification of Rackmount Cases from Taiwan Dear Mr Toporek: In your letter dated October 14, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a representative sample of a items identified as "MBT-Rackmount Cases". The cases are hard sided carrying cases of molded plastic with aluminum valences. The cases are designed to contain electronic devices in multiples of two with a maximum of twelve. The devices are described as being audio and video amplification, audio and video signal processing and electronic testing equipment. The cases are not musical instrument cases. The applicable subheading for the Rackmount cases will be 4202.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other Containers or case, Other, Other, Other. The rate of duty will be 20 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 Kevin Gorman at 212-466-5893. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division