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854387 85 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a Mystery Color Case fromChina.

Issued August 3, 1990 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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85 854387 (August 3, 1990)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9608.20.0000

Headings: 9608

Product description

The tariff classification of a Mystery Color Case fromChina.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the mystery color case will be 9608.20.0000 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers.

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NY 854387 AUG 3 1990 CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:113 854387 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9608.20.0000 Ms. Kathy Gasser Wholesale Supply Co.,Inc. P.O. Box 24600 Nashville, TN 37202 RE: The tariff classification of a Mystery Color Case from China. Dear Ms. Gasser: In your letter dated July 12, 1990, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item is a set of writing implements consisting of 1 Mystery eraser, 10 mystery color markers, 5 Jumbo mystery color markers, 6 color crayons, 1 crayon sharpener, 6 printing stamps, 1 mystery color stamp pad, 6 sheets to color, secret message sheets, and a plastic organizer tray. It is packaged in a vinyl carrying case which is fitted to hold the contents. The applicable subheading for the mystery color case will be 9608.20.0000 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers. The rate of duty will be 8 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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