The tariff classification of dinnerware protectors and hangers from China.

NY G81803 September 28, 2000 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:351 G81803 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9989; 3924.90.5500 Mr. Frank Prackler Harold I. Pepper Co., Inc. 181 South Franklin Avenue Suite 218 Valley Stream, NY 11581 RE: The tariff classification of dinnerware protectors and hangers from China. Dear Mr. Prackler: In your letter dated August 30, 2000, on behalf of EZ-DO Company, Edison, New Jersey, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples submitted are hangers, item number 91700 and dinnerware protectors, item numbers 11050 and 11052. Item number 91700 consist of four clothes hangers contained in a heat sealed clear plastic bag. The hangers are made of a wooden frame padded with polyester fiber filling and covered with woven textile fabric. Attached at the center of each hanger is a wire hook coated with plastic. The hangers are approximately 15 inches in length and feature a textile bow of woven ribbon as a decorative accent. Item number 11050 consists of four dish cases, one cup case and one platter case contained in a zippered clear plastic bag. The articles are used for storing dinnerware. The cases are made of woven textile fabric panels with topstitching throughout the panels creating a quilted pattern. The panels are sewn together with a woven textile fabric binding. The cases are secured by means of a zipper closure. Item number 11052 consists of four dish cases, one cup case, and one platter case contained in a zippered clear plastic bag. The articles are used for storing dinnerware. The articles are made of vinyl material panels. The vinyl material has been embossed to simulate a quilted pattern. The vinyl material panels are sewn together with a vinyl material binding. The cases are secured by means of a zipper closure. The applicable subheading for item numbers 91700 and 11050 will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles . . . Other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for item number 11052 will be 3924.90.5500, HTS, which provides for tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of plastics: Other: 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 Mitchel Bayer at 212-637-7086. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division