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J853772003-07-02New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of plastic produce containers from Italy.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced

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Primary HTS Code

3923.10.0000

$94.4M monthly imports

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CIT & Federal Circuit

Ruling Age

22 years

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Summary

The tariff classification of plastic produce containers from Italy.

Ruling Text

NY J85377 July 2, 2003 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 J85377 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3923.10.0000 Mr. Keith Landry Kuehne & Nagel, Inc. 235 Southfield Parkway Forest Park, GA 30297 RE: The tariff classification of plastic produce containers from Italy. Dear Mr. Landry: In your letter dated June 2, 2003, on behalf of APM/NNZ Industrial Packaging, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. Three samples were provided with your ruling. All three plastic containers are used to package produce. The containers are the type that are typically found in grocery and produce stores, and are sold at retail sale with produce. The containers are flimsy and are of a kind normally discarded after one-time use. The applicable subheading for the plastic produce containers 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. 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 646-733-3023. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division