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The tariff classification of stacking baskets from China.
N024540 March 25, 2008 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:E:NC:SP:233 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9403.89.6010 Ms. Geri Davidson The Container Store 500 Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019 RE: The tariff classification of stacking baskets from China. Dear Ms. Davidson: In your letter dated March 11, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. SKU number 10012021 is referred to as Canvas Stacking Baskets. This floor standing stacking system consists of rectangular canvas bins that are supported by powder-coated steel frames. The canvas bins can be used to store toys, clothing and other household or office items. These bins can be used separately or combined in various configurations by locking together the frame parts. The applicable subheading for the stacking baskets will be 9403.89.6010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Furniture of other materials, including cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials: Other: Other: Household”. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division