The tariff classification of a magnetic plastic pen holder from China

NY 811558 July 11, 1995 CLA-2-85:S:N:N1: 112 811558 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8505.19.0000 Ms. Caroline M. Shaffer Fritz Companies, Inc. P.O. Box 280367 South San Francisco, CA 94128-0367 RE: The tariff classification of a magnetic plastic pen holder from China Dear Ms. Shaffer: In your letter dated June 8, 1995, on behalf of Institutional Financing Services, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, designated as item #6055, consists of a two inch long plastic snap-in pen holder with a rubber ferrite magnet attached. The applicable subheading for the magnetic plastic pen holder will be 8505.19.00, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other permanent magnets. The rate of duty will be 4.9 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