The tariff classification of a plastic pet food scoop from China

N026855 May 28, 2008 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:E:NC:N2:222 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.90.5600 Mr. Troy D Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic pet food scoop from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated April 24, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted illustration depicts an item identified as a Pet Food Scoop, item number A056KA00253. This item is made of polypropylene (PP) plastic material. It measures 11.5 inches in length and 4.25 inches in width. It is imported in one of the following three colors: grey, blue or red. The applicable subheading for item number A056KA00253 will be 3924.90.5600, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for…other household articles…of plastics: other: other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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 Gary Kalus at 646-733-3055. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division