The tariff classification of pencils from China
Issued November 20, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9609.10.0000
Headings: 9609
Product description
The merchandise is a bag of 10 lead pencils with eraser tops (item 23162489H). The pencils are painted with a Halloween motif.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the lead pencils will be 9609.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a rigid sheath.
Full text
NY C81378 November 20, 1997 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:MM:113 C81378 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9609.10.0000 Ms. Lynn O'Beirn Four Star International Trading Company 3330 East 79th Street Cleveland, OH 44127 RE: The tariff classification of pencils from China Dear Ms. O'Beirn: In your letter dated October 31, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a bag of 10 lead pencils with eraser tops (item 23162489H). The pencils are painted with a Halloween motif. The applicable subheading for the lead pencils will be 9609.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a rigid sheath. The rate of duty will be 14 cents per gross [of pencils] plus 4.3 percent ad valorem. Pencils that are the product of China may be subject to additional anti-dumping duties. Before importing the pencils, we suggest that you contact: Office of Antidumping Investigations Import Administration International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230 This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist James Smyth at 212-466-2084. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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