The tariff classification of Style 4558 Fun Art Set fromTaiwan

NY 877516 August 26, 1992 CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:113 877516 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9609.90.8000; 4202.92.4500 Ms. Mona Webster Target Stores 33 South Sixth Street P.O. Box 1392 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1392 RE: The tariff classification of Style 4558 Fun Art Set from Taiwan Dear Ms. Webster: In your letter dated July 28, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is the Style 4558 Fun Art Set, which consists of 6 jumbo crayons, a crayon sharpener, 2 pieces of sidewalk chalk and a note pad contained in a two-handled vinyl bag. Since the bag is not a fitted container, it is separately classifiable from its contents. The applicable subheading for the Fun Art Set, exclusive of the bag, will be 9609.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pencils, ... crayons, other. The rate of duty will be 5.5 cents per gross [pieces] plus 3.4 percent ad valorem. Each item in the set counts as one piece in adding up the gross for the specific rate of duty. The applicable subheading for the vinyl bag will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags with outer surface of plastic sheeting, other. The rate of duty will be 20 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