The tariff classification of plastic luggage tags from China

N144059 February 16, 2011 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:421 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9980 Ms. Jane Jewett Talus Corporation 470 Riverside Street Portland, ME 04103 RE: The tariff classification of plastic luggage tags from China Dear Ms. Jewett: In your letter dated January 10, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples were provided with your letter. The luggage tags, identified as item #ST-LT6012, are composed of clear polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic sheeting. The luggage tags are packaged two to a retail package. Each luggage tag contains a removable paper card on which identifying information can be written. The luggage tags measure approximately 6 ½ inches by 3 ¼ inches. The tags have a plastic cord so that they can be tied to a piece of luggage. As you requested, the samples will be returned. The applicable subheading for the plastic luggage tags will be 3926.90.9980, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of plastics, 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