The tariff classification of CD jewel cases and trays.

NY F80447 January 10, 2000 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 F80447 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3923.10.0000; 3923.90.0000 Ms. Susan Knight Cargo-Link International 1837 South 4130 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104 RE: The tariff classification of CD jewel cases and trays. Dear Ms. Knight: In your letter dated December 6, 1999, on behalf of CDI Media, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample provided with your letter is a plastic jewel case and tray used to package compact discs. The jewel case and tray will be imported unassembled and assembled in the United States. You did not state the country of origin. The rates of duty provided below are those rates applicable to the goods when made in countries with which the United States has Normal Trade Relations. The applicable subheading for the CD jewel cases will be 3923.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the trays will be 3923.90.0000, HTS, which provides for articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics: other. The rate of duty will be 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 212-637-7034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division