Request for Internal Advice; Cork Ring; Natural Cork; General Rule of Interpretation 2(a); Incomplete or Unfinished Article; Essential Character of Complete or Finished Article; Fishing Rods; Parts and Accessories; HQ 958392 (Oct. 20, 1998) Incorporated by Reference; Subheading 4503.90.6000, HTSUS.
The tariff classification of natural and agglomerated cork disks to be used in various industrial applications from Portugal
Tariff classification of cork tackle gear
Tariff classification of solid cork disks Dear Mr. Gnann: This letter is in reply to your correspondence of June 4, 2003, to the National Commodity Specialists Division, New York, NY in which you request a binding ruling of the tariff classification of solid cork disks under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA). The matter was referred to this office for a response. Samples were submitted for our examination. FACTS: The samples you have submitted are solid natural cork or agglomerated cork. You state the discs are typically 1.25" in diameter x 0.50" thick and are labeled as "rings." However, the samples you have submitted measure 1 ¼" by ¼", 1 1/8" by ¼", and 1 ¼" by ½". ISSUE: What is the classification of the above-described natural and agglomerated cork articles?LAW AND ANALYSIS: Classification of goods under the HTSUS is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI). GRI 1 provides that classification shall be determined acco
Revocation of HRL 086089; HRL 084797; classification of cork laminated to a fabric backing
Decision on Application for Further Review of Protest No. 3501-95-100258; classification of cork rings
The classification of backed cork sheet from China
The tariff classification of a cork handbag from Portugal
The tariff classification of a cork clutch and a cork tote bag from China
The tariff classification of a "bottle tote" (gift box), of cork-covered paperboard, from Portugal.