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Superseded by {958751}.
The tariff classification of recorder\pens from China
Issued April 25, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9608.10.0000
Headings: 9608
Product description
The tariff classification of recorder\pens from China
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the recording pen will be 9608.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ball point pens.
Full text
NY 808911 April 25, 1995 CLA-2-96:S:N:N3:113 808911 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9608.10.0000 Ms. Rita Menne Fingerhut Corporation 4400 Baker Road Minnetonka, MN 55343 RE: The tariff classification of recorder\pens from China Dear Ms. Menne: In your letter dated March 30, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is the Talkboy F/X Voice Recording Pen Plus. The item is a ball point pen which contains an electronic chip for recording and playback of voice and sound. The applicable subheading for the recording pen will be 9608.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ball point pens. The general duty rate will be 0.8 cents each plus 5.4 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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