The tariff classification of plastic seal locks from China

N234480 November 16, 2012 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:421 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9980 Mr. Peter Salvato Import Commodity Group, Ltd. 500 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 RE: The tariff classification of plastic seal locks from China Dear Mr. Salvato: In your letter dated October 10, 2012, on behalf of Tory Burch LLC, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Three sample seal locks were provided with your letter. The seal locks do not provide security. They are plastic clips that are used to identify garments that have been reviewed and approved. When the garment has been reviewed, a worker will mark the date on the seal lock or clip. The seal locks are imported separately from the garments and will only be attached to the garments after importation. The clips have the words “Inspection Sample” on one side and “Date” on the other side in raised letters formed in the molding process. The molded lettering is not considered printing of chapter 49. As you requested, the samples will be returned. The applicable subheading for the plastic seal locks 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division