CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 G88544
Ms. Amanda B. Key
Beijing Trade Exchange, Inc.
89 Hudson Street, 2nd Floor
Hoboken, NJ 07030
RE: The tariff classification of earplugs from China.
Dear Ms. Key:
In your letter dated March 21, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
A sample was provided with your letter. The earplugs, which are imported with a molded plastic case, are composed of silicone and are connected to each other by a polyvinyl chloride cord. The earplugs are meant for use in factories to protect the ears from excessive noise.
The applicable subheading for the earplugs 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 212-637-7034.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division