The tariff classification of plastic shelves from China.

N024128 March 24, 2008 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:E:NC:SP:221 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3925.90.0000 Ms. Jamie Castellanos The Container Store 500 Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019 RE: The tariff classification of plastic shelves from China. Dear Ms. Castellanos: In your letter dated February 29, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A photograph was provided with your letter. The shelves are composed of clear acrylic plastic and come in two sizes. SKU #10046469 measures 18.5 inches by 6.17 inches by 1.27 inches. SKU #1006471 measures 24.5 inches by 6.17 inches by 1.27 inches. The shelves are designed to be permanently attached to a wall by means of the included brackets, and can hold such items as photo frames, vases, and other small items. The applicable subheading for the acrylic shelves will be 3925.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for builders’ ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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/. 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