CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 D84311
Mr. Paul M. Lichstein
Beijing Trade Exchange, Inc.
701 E. Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
RE: The tariff classification of plastic hinges from China.
Dear Mr. Lichstein:
In your letter dated November 2, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The hinge is made entirely of plastics. It will be used to
attach a toilet seat to a toilet.
The applicable subheading for the plastic hinges will be
3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The
rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
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 212-466-5580.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division