The tariff classification of a maize basket with a textile lining from China

N042399 November 17, 2008 CLA-2-46:OT:RR:NC:2:230 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4602.19.1800 Ms. Geri Davidson The Container Store 500 Freeport Pkwy Coppell, TX 75019 RE: The tariff classification of a maize basket with a textile lining from China Dear Ms. Davidson: In your letter dated October 16, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The ruling was requested on a woven maize basket, SKU # 10048901. A sample of the product was submitted for our review. The sample is an open square container measuring approximately 11” x 11” x 11 ½” high. It is constructed of twisted strips of maize straw wound around a steel wire frame. A removable fitted textile lining is included with the basket. The applicable subheading for the woven maize basket, SKU # 10048901, will be 4602.19.1800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from articles of heading 4601: Of vegetable materials: Other (than of bamboo or rattan): Other baskets and bags, whether or not lined: Other (than of willow or palm leaf): Other (than wickerwork). The duty rate will be 4.5 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 Paul Garretto at (646) 733-3035. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division