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The tariff classification of a combination protractor/set square/center finder/rule from England.
Issued June 26, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9017.20.8090
Headings: 9017
Product description
The tariff classification of a combination protractor/set square/center finder/rule from England.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the AngleMaster will be 9017.20.8090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
Full text
NY 864208 JUN 26, 1991 CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 864208 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9017.20.8090 Mr. Kenneth A. Hough Winter Park Warehousing & Shipping P.O. Box 4480 Winter Park, Florida 32793 RE: The tariff classification of a combination protractor/set square/center finder/rule from England. Dear Mr. Hough: In your letter dated June 3, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The AngleMaster is a combination of a protractor, set square, center finder and rule. This instrument enables the user to construct or find angles and points with accuracy and simplicity. The applicable subheading for the AngleMaster will be 9017.20.8090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem. Your request for a ruling on the marking of the AngleMaster is being forwarded to the Value and Marking Branch, U.S. Customs Service Headquarters, 1301 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20229. A ruling will be issued to you from that office. 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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