The tariff classification of textile-covered cardboard boxes from China

NY M82851 April 26, 2006 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:N3:351 M82851 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Joseph R. Hoffacker The Navy Yard Barthco International Inc. 5101 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112-1404 RE: The tariff classification of textile-covered cardboard boxes from China Dear Mr. Hoffacker: In your letter dated April 18, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Etoys Direct, Inc., of Denver, Colorado. The submitted samples are two lidded boxes that measure approximately 14”L x 9”W x 4½”H and 12”L x 7 ½”W x 4”H. They are constructed of textile-covered cardboard. The lids are decorated with green textile fabric ribbons. You state that the boxes are intended for storage of keepsakes such as pictures, trinkets, and sentimental items. The applicable subheading for the textile covered cardboard boxes will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up textile articles, other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. The samples will be returned as requested. 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 646-733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division