The tariff classification of pen nibs from Germany

NY 875038 June 9, 1992 CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:113 875038 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9608.91.0000 Ms. Carlene R. O'Brien J. F. Moran Co., Inc. Harbour Tech Center, Suite 210 160 Second Avenue Chelsea, MA 02150 RE: The tariff classification of pen nibs from Germany Dear Ms. O'Brien: In your letter dated May 27, 1992, on behalf of A.T. Cross Co., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a pen nib. The item is the typical nib used on a fountain pen. The applicable subheading for the nib will be 9608.91.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pen nibs and nib points. The rate of duty will be free. 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