The tariff classification of a Clip N Loop from China.

N153577 March 25, 2011 CLA-2-96:OT:RR:NC:1:118 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9606.10.8000 Ms. Janet Pendris Hampton Direct 291 Hurricane Lane P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a Clip N Loop from China. Dear Ms. Pendris: In your letter dated March 4, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you have submitted is being returned as requested. The submitted sample, item number 69450, is described as a set of 10 “Clip N Loop.” It consists of 10 polyester strips packaged in a zip-lock plastic bag. Each strip measures approximately 5 ¼” long x ½” wide. Attached to the end of the strips are zinc alloy snaps. When the snaps are snapped together the polyester strip forms a loop that can be used to hang a towel for convenience or decoration. You have stated that the Clip N Loops are valued more than 20¢ per dozen. The applicable subheading for the Clip N Loop packages, item number 69450, will be 9606.10.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blanks: press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs and parts thereof: valued over 20¢ per dozen pieces or parts. The rate of duty will be 2.7% 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 Kathy Campanelli at (646) 733-3021. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division