887467 88 Ruling MODIFIED

The tariff classification of stationery sets from Taiwan

Issued July 9, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9609.10.0000, 3923.10.0000

Headings: 3923, 9609

Product description

The merchandise consists of three different sets of stationery items. The Snow White Stationery Set (FF-SN57) contains a memo pad, 2 pencils, a sharpener, an eraser, and a pair of scissors. The Snow White Pencil Box with Stationery Set (FF-SN-24) is a pencil box containing 2 pencils, an eraser, a ruler, and a sharpener. The Snow White 5-Action Pencil Box has a molded plastic body that pops open at the push of a button to reveal various storage areas containing stationery items.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Snow White Stationery Set (FF-SN57) will be 9609.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pencils and crayons, with leads contained in a rigid sheath. The applicable subheading for the Snow White Pencil Box with Stationery Set (FF-SN-24) will be 3923.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics . The applicable subheading for the Snow White 5-Action Pencil Box will be will be 3923.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics .

Full text

NY 887467 July 9, 1993 CLA-2-96:S:N:N3:113 887467 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9609.10.0000; 3923.10.0000 Mr. Ryden L. Richardson, Jr. Carmichael International Service 533 Glendale Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90026-0057 RE: The tariff classification of stationery sets from Taiwan Dear Mr. Richardson: In your letter dated June 18, 1993, on behalf of Canasa Trading Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise consists of three different sets of stationery items. The Snow White Stationery Set (FF-SN57) contains a memo pad, 2 pencils, a sharpener, an eraser, and a pair of scissors. The Snow White Pencil Box with Stationery Set (FF-SN-24) is a pencil box containing 2 pencils, an eraser, a ruler, and a sharpener. The Snow White 5-Action Pencil Box has a molded plastic body that pops open at the push of a button to reveal various storage areas containing stationery items. The applicable subheading for the Snow White Stationery Set (FF-SN57) will be 9609.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pencils and crayons, with leads contained in a rigid sheath. The rate of duty will be 14 cents per gross plus 4.3 percent ad valorem. The specific rate of duty of 14 cents per gross is taken on the total number of pieces in the sets, not the number of sets. The applicable subheading for the Snow White Pencil Box with Stationery Set (FF-SN-24) will be 3923.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics ... boxes, cases, crates and similar articles. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the Snow White 5-Action Pencil Box will be will be 3923.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics ... boxes, cases, crates and similar articles. The rate of duty will be 3 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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