CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:221 A88449
Mr. Michael Duchin
Semiconductor Products, Inc.
724 Aldo Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95054
RE: The tariff classification of plastic packaging articles from
Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Duchin:
In your letter dated October 10, 1996, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The three samples submitted with your request are used for
the packaging of semiconductors, chips, resistors, and other
microelectronic components. Though the containers may be used
for short term storage of the components until they are used, all
are principally used for the packaging and shipping of their
contents.
Sample 1, described as a PVC extruded tube, is a closed end,
shaped, sleeve-like container made of polyvinyl chloride. It
measures approximately 23 1/2 inches in length, 7/8 inch in width
and 5/8 inch in height.
Sample 2, described as a tape and reel strip pack, is a
strip approximately 5/8 inch in width on a continuous roll. The
strip, which is made of polystyrene, is molded to contain
tray-like compartments. Over the compartments is a protective
film cover. One side of the strip contains sprocket holes so
that the tape may be fed into a machine and the components
unloaded automatically.
Sample 3 is a jedec tray injection molded of polycarbonate
plastic. The tray measures approximately 12 3/8 inches by 5 1/4
inches by 1/4 inch, and contains 24 tray-like depressions, each
measuring approximately 1 3/8 inches square. Some of the
compartments have open bottoms.
The applicable subheading for the plastic packaging
articles will be 3923.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for articles for the
conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics...other. The rate of
duty will be 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,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division