The tariff classification of plastic placemats from China.

NY R04714 September 18, 2006 CLA-2-39:RR:E:NC:SP:221 R04714 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.90.1050 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of plastic placemats from China. Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated August 23, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted illustrations depicting plastic placemats identified as item number W038TA01099. The 100 percent polypropylene placemats are designed with rounded corners. They measure 44 cm x 28 cm and will be available in a flower pattern with a choice of three assorted background colors - orange, green or purple. The applicable subheading for the plastic placemats will be 3924.90.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles of plastics: other: curtains and drapes, including panels and valances; napkins, table covers, mats, scarves, runners, doilies, centerpieces, antimacassars and furniture slipcovers; and like furnishings: other. The rate of duty will be 3.3 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, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division