870873 87 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a drawing set from China.

Issued February 12, 1992 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9017.20.8090

Headings: 9017

Product description

The tariff classification of a drawing set from China.

Full text

NY 870873 February 12, 1992 CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104-870873 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9017.20.8090 Mr. Ronald Sias J.W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., Inc. 15 Park Row New York, NY 10038 RE: The tariff classification of a drawing set from China. Dear Mr. Sias: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : January 20, 1992 ON BEHALF OF : F.W. Woolworth Co. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Item #246/N1 ("School Kit") consists of a pencil sharpener, a pencil, a metal compass with pencil, a plastic protractor and a 12" plastic ruler. The five items are blister packed on a cardboard backing. HTS PROVISION : Other drawing instruments HTS SUBHEADING : 9017.20.8090 RATE OF DUTY : 5.8% ad valorem OTHER : The sample of Item #246/N1 will be returned as requested. 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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