The tariff classification of a hanging organizer from China

NY M85739 August 11, 2006 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:N3:351 M85739 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Yvonne M. Whitley The Millwork Trading Co., Ltd. 1359 Broadway 21st Floor New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a hanging organizer from China Dear Ms. Whitley: In your letter dated August 4, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a hanging organizer that is identified as a “Scrapbooker’s Storage Tote.” You state that it is mainly used as a closet storage organizer to store scrapbook tools and embellishments in the closet. It measures approximately 27½” x 16” and has fourteen removable inside zippered pouches that are secured with hook-and-loop fasteners. The item can be zipped shut with a zipper that runs around its outer edges. The organizer features a hanging hook on one end and woven textile fabric carrying handles on both ends. There are three zippered pockets on the exterior. You indicate that it is constructed of 68% polyester, 17% cotton, 5% polypropylene, and 10% steel. The applicable subheading for the storage tote will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up articles, other. The rate of duty will be 7% 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/. 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