The tariff classification of plastic microwave set from China.

NY F86098 May 17, 2000 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:222 F86098 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.10.5000 Ms. Fatima Asgari Allied Imex, Inc. 1530 W. El Segundo Blvd. Gardenia, CA 90249-2112 RE: The tariff classification of plastic microwave set from China. Dear Ms. Asgari: In your letter dated March 23, 2000, and received in this office on April 25, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is an 18-piece plastic microwave cookware set of food storage containers. For heating purposes, the set is designed for microwave use only. The plastic containers can be used for refrigeration of food items. This product consists of one 48 ounce casserole dish with lid, four 8 ounce ramekins with lids, and four 14 ounce bowls with lids. The applicable subheading for the microwave cookware set will be 3924.10.5000 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tableware, kitchenware, other household articles…of plastics: tableware and kitchenware: other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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 Alice Masterson at 212-637-7090. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division