CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441
Lorianne Aldinger
Ride Aid Corporation
P.O. Box 3165
Harrisburg, PA 17105
RE: The tariff classification of a pencil case from China
Dear Ms. Aldinger:
In your letter dated March 12, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample, which we are returning to you.
Item 9025626 is a two-piece pencil case that is constructed of polypropylene (PP) plastic sheeting that has been folded and sealed to form a rectangular case with a slide-out tray. The case is designed to provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to pencils, pens, and other writing instruments. The case has a flap with a button snap closure that secures onto the outer sleeve. The case measures 2.75” (W) x 8” (L) x 1” (D)
The applicable subheading for item 9025626 will be 4202.32.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other. The rate of duty will be 20% 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