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N2316232012-09-04New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of a jewelry box from China

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The tariff classification of a jewelry box from China

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N231623 September 4, 2012 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.6091 Regina Girsh Barthco International, Inc. dba OHL-International 5101 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112 RE: The tariff classification of a jewelry box from China Dear Ms. Girsh: In your letter, which was received in this office on August 21, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Style 43733 is a jewelry box constructed of a cardboard base that is covered with 100% cotton textile material. The outer surface of the box is the textile material. The box features a removable lid. The interior is compartmentalized and fitted for rings, earrings, and other jewelry. It measures approximately 8” (W) x 5” (H) x 6” (D).The jewelry box is not of a kind normally sold at retail with its contents. Your sample is being returned to you. The applicable subheading for style 43733 will be 4202.92.6091, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other containers and cases, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials, other, of cotton, other. The rate of duty will be 6.3% 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