U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
4202.99.9000
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The tariff classification of fitted boxes from China
N276304 June 22, 2016 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.99.9000 Mary Kastner PMK International LLC 1107 SW Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 RE: The tariff classification of fitted boxes from China Dear Ms. Kastner: In your letter dated, which was received in our office on June 3, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling on five boxes. You have submitted samples, which are being returned to you. Styles 1080510, 1080511, 1080512, 1080651, and 1102023 are boxes constructed of a paperboard base that is covered on the outer surface with paper. The outer surface constituent material is the paper. The boxes are the kind normally given to a consumer at the point of purchase. The interior of each box is lined with textile material and fitted to contain a specific article. The boxes are of a durable construction and suitable for repetitive use. The applicable subheading for styles 1080510, 1080511, 1080512, 1080651, and 1102023 will be 4202.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides, in part, for other containers and cases, other, other. The rate of duty is 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 vikk.lazaro@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division