The tariff classification of rubber sponge from Korea.

NY G82150 October 11, 2000 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:222 G82150 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4016.90.0500 Ms. Irene Kwok Concept 3, LTD. 330 Madison Avenue, 12/F, Suite 1278 New York, NY 10017 RE: The tariff classification of rubber sponge from Korea. Dear Ms. Kwok: In your letter dated August 29, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample of a rubber sponge is identified as item C3-57639. Your letter of inquiry states that this butadiene rubber sponge will be used as a promotional item. You also requested information concerning countervailing or antidumping duties. This product is not subject to any countervailing or antidumping duties. The applicable subheading for the butadiene rubber sponge will be 4016.99.0500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber: household articles not elsewhere specified or included. 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