The tariff classification of plastic inflatable hangers from China

N036281 September 19, 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 plastic inflatable hangers from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated August 20, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted illustration depicts an item identified as Inflatable Hangers, item number A038CA01292. The inflatable body of each hanger is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic material and the hook is made of polypropylene (PP) plastic material. Each hanger measures 15.75” by 7.75” by 4”. You have stated that this item is being marketed by your company’s “housewares division for household use.” The applicable subheading for item number A038CA01292 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