The tariff classification of a camera case from Hong Kong

N208448 April 3, 2012 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.99.9000 Frank Gomez World Exchange, Inc. 8840 Bellanca Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 RE: The tariff classification of a camera case from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Gomez: In your letter dated February 28, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Item OM2010 is a molded plastic camera case designed to protect and contain a security camera. The case is specially molded and shaped to the specifications of the particular video camera. The case comes in two pieces which together form a complete case. The case is not considered to be a part of the camera as it does not contribute to the function of the camera itself. You suggest classification in subheading 3926.90.9980, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of plastics. However, the camera case is specifically provided for in heading 4202. Legal note 2(m) of chapter 39 precludes from chapter 39 those articles that are classified in chapter 42, which includes heading 4202. The applicable subheading for the camera case will be 4202.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for trunks, suitcases, camera cases and similar containers, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 20 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 Vikki Lazaro at (646) 733-3041. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division