Recent CBP NY Rulings
The following are short summaries of recent CBP “NY” rulings issued by the agency's National Commodity Specialist Division in New York:
N321354: The tariff classification of 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-bis(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)phenol (CAS No. 70321-86-7) from China
| HTS: 2933.99.7900, 6.5%, "Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: aromatic or modified aromatic: other." |
| Item: A Benzotriazole class of UV light stabilizer called 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-bis(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)phenol. It is also known by CAS Number 70321-86-7, and as 2-(benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-bis(2-phenylpropan-2-yl)phenol. It is a separately defined organic chemical compound. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Sept. 3, 2021 |
N320985: The tariff classification of aluminum hollow profiles from Turkey
| HTS: 7604.21.0010, 1.5%, Aluminum bars, rods, and profiles: of aluminum alloys: hollow profiles: heat-treatable industrial alloys of a kind described in statistical note 6 to this chapter. Secondary classification: 9903.85.01 |
| Item: Aluminum tube hollow profiles to be used for window blind rollers. Some of the profiles will be imported with tape along the length to facilitate the addition of fabric after importation. The profiles are extruded from type EN AW 6060 aluminum alloy with inner and outer surfaces not of the same form. They measure approximately 5.8 meters in length and some of the profiles will be powder coated at the time of importation. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Sept. 3, 2021 |
N321018: The tariff classification of footwear from Vietnam
| HTS: 6403.91.6075, 5%, "Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of leather: other footwear: covering the ankle: other: other: for men, youths and boys: other: other: for men: other." |
| Item: A closed-toe/closed-heel, above-the-ankle, man’s boot |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Sept. 3, 2021 |
N321059: The tariff classification of footwear from China and Vietnam
| HTS: 6404.11.9050, 20%, "Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like: other: valued over $12/pair: for women: other." Secondary classification: 9903.88.15 |
| Item: A closed-toe/closed-heel, below-the-ankle, woman’s sneaker |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Sept. 3, 2021 |
N321261: The tariff classification of plastic water bottles from China
| HTS: 3924.10.4000, 3.4%, “Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Other: Other … Other." |
| Item: Water bottles made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic material. Each bottle contains a snap, closable polypropylene lid, and a finger loop holder. The finger loop holder on both items allows the user to either carry the bottle or as a place to position a finger when twisting off the cap. The bottles are designed to contain only cold beverages, such as juice or water. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Sept. 3, 2021 |
N321326: The tariff classification of a travel pouch for medication from China
| HTS: 4202.91.9030, 4.5%, "Travel, sports, and similar bags, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather." Secondary classification: 9903.88.03 |
| Item: A pouch that will provide storage, protection, portability, and organization to prescription medication during travel. It is of a type that could easily be used for other articles as well. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Sept. 3, 2021 |
N321100: The tariff classification of a woman’s tank top from Vietnam
| HTS: 6109.90.8030, 16%, "Tank tops…knitted or crocheted: Of other textile materials: Other: Women’s: Other." |
| Item: Woman’s tank top composed of 55 percent linen, 45 percent cotton knit fabric. The sleeveless garment features a deep U-shaped front and back neckline, 3/4-inch wide shoulder straps, and a straight hemmed bottom. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Sept. 2, 2021 |