CLA-2-44:RR:TC:E15 C85224
Kristen Gibson
Bath & Body Works
7 Limited Parkway East
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
RE: The tariff classification of a wood crate from the
Philippines.
Dear Ms. Gibson:
In your letter dated March 9, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
A sample of your style #108371 (Plum color), wood crate, was
submitted and is being returned, as requested. You also list
style #108370(Yellow color) and #108369(Green color) in your
ruling request.
The crate is made of wood and measures approximately 4
inches high and 8 inches wide and is painted. A metal leaf is
attached to the front of the crate and twisted metal loop handles
can fold up or down on each end of the crate.
The applicable subheading for the wood crate, style 108371,
108370 and, 108369 will be 4420.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for wooden
articles of furniture not falling within chapter 94. The rate of
duty will be 3.6 percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 4420.90.8000, HTS,
which are products of the Philippines are entitled to duty free
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treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.
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.
Sincerely,
William J. Luebkert
Port Director
Philadelphia PA
REPLY TO: PORT DIRECTOR, PHILADELPHIA PA 19106