• 1.0
• NY 804658
• Dec 22, 1994

• Type: Classification • HTSUS: 4503.90.6000; 4504.90.4000
  

The tariff classification of natural and agglomerated cork disks to be used in various industrial applications from Portugal

• 1.0
• HQ 966603
• Oct 21, 2003

• Type: Classification • HTSUS: 4503.90.2000; 4504.10.4700
   Related:   958392   

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

• 1.0
• HQ 958392
• Oct 20, 1998

• Type: Classification • HTSUS: 4503.90.6000; 4504.90.0000
   Related:   804658   

Decision on Application for Further Review of Protest No. 3501-95-100258; classification of cork rings