C83998 C8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a tag gun from Korea

Issued February 23, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8205.59.8000

Headings: 8205

Product description

The tag gun, Style J-3000, uses a plastic or metal needle, and is of plastic. The sample, which you submitted, is being returned to your office.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the tag gun will be 8205.59.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other: other: hand tools.

Full text

NY C83998 February 23, 1998 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:1:115 C83998 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8205.59.8000 Mr. Peter Weinrauch Import Commodity Group Ltd. Hook Creek Blvd. & 145th Avenue Building A5 Valley Stream, New York 11582 RE: The tariff classification of a tag gun from Korea Dear Mr. Weinrauch: In your letter dated January 26, 1998, on behalf of Kwik Ticket, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The tag gun, Style J-3000, uses a plastic or metal needle, and is of plastic. The sample, which you submitted, is being returned to your office. The applicable subheading for the tag gun will be 8205.59.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other: other: hand tools. The rate of duty will be 4 percent ad valorem. 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 Melvyn Birnbaum at 212-466-5487. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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