The tariff classification of a combination bookmark/clock from China.
Issued February 20, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9103.10.20
Headings: 9103
Product description
The submitted sample, model no.10084 "timely Bookmark", is a battery-powered opto-electronic clock/bookmark combination. The clock has a watch movement. The article measures approximately 4 3/8 " in length by approximately 17/8" in width. The lower end is a metal clip for book marking. The top end is a plastic housing which incorporates a clock. The clock is powered by one 1.5volt battery.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the opto-electronic clock/bookmark will be 9103.10.20, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading 9104: Battery powered: With opto-electronic display only.
Full text
NY A80068 February 20, 1996 CLA-2-91:RR:NC:TP:344 A80068 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO. 9103.10.20 Mr. Jack D. Mlawski Galvin & Mlawski 440 Park Avenue South - 9th Floor New York, N. Y. 10016-8067 RE: The tariff classification of a combination bookmark/clock from China. Dear Mr. Mlawski: In your letter dated February 2, 1996, on behalf of Zelco Industries, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, model no.10084 "timely Bookmark", is a battery-powered opto-electronic clock/bookmark combination. The clock has a watch movement. The article measures approximately 4 3/8 " in length by approximately 17/8" in width. The lower end is a metal clip for book marking. The top end is a plastic housing which incorporates a clock. The clock is powered by one 1.5volt battery. The applicable subheading for the opto-electronic clock/bookmark will be 9103.10.20, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading 9104: Battery powered: With opto-electronic display only. The rate of duty will be 3.4% on the movement and case plus 4.6% on the battery. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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 you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stanley J. Schwartz at 212-466-5895. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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