The tariff classification of disposable pet identification collars from China.

N223538 July 12, 2012 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N3:348 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4201.00.6000 Mr. Lou Rocco Global Sourcing Intl’ 4601 S.W. 34th Street Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32811 RE: The tariff classification of disposable pet identification collars from China. Dear Mr. Rocco: In your letter dated June 22, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples are being retained by this office. The submitted sample is a plastic pet identification collar. It measures approximately 20” inches in length and has 10 to 12 small holes to adjust the size. A plastic clip locks into the small hole and secures the collar around the animal’s neck. The collar serves as a temporary identification card for the animal and is meant to be used only one time. The applicable subheading for plastic pet identification collar will be 4201.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material: Other. The rate of duty will be 2.8% 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/. It should also be noted that there is no country of origin marking on the packaging. Your letter addressed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection states that the country of origin is China. You should be aware that all goods imported to the United States are subject to country of origin marking unless specifically exempted. The marking statute, section 304, Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1304), provides that, unless excepted, every article of foreign origin (or its container) imported into the U.S. shall be marked in a conspicuous place as legibly, indelibly and permanently as the nature of the article (or its container) will permit, in such a manner as to indicate to the ultimate purchaser in the U.S. the English name of the country of origin of the article. 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 Rosemarie Hayward at (646) 733-3064. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division