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The tariff classification of a computer mouse pad from China.
Issued November 13, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4205.00.8000
Headings: 4205
Product description
The submitted sample, Style S951, is a computer mouse pad consisting of a leather exterior with cork and cellular rubber on the inside. The computer mouse pad measures approximately 8 « X 10 « inches. The sample will be returned to you as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the leather computer mouse pad, Style S951 will be 4205.00.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for " Other articles of leather or of composition leather: Other: Other.
Full text
NY D84018 November 13, 1998 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:3:353 D84018 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4205.00.8000 Mr. John W. Whitaker O'Neill & Whitaker, Inc. 1809 Baltimore Ave. Kansas City, Missouri 64108 RE: The tariff classification of a computer mouse pad from China. Dear Whitaker: In your letter dated October 13, 1998, on behalf of GFSI, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, Style S951, is a computer mouse pad consisting of a leather exterior with cork and cellular rubber on the inside. The computer mouse pad measures approximately 8 « X 10 « inches. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The applicable subheading for the leather computer mouse pad, Style S951 will be 4205.00.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for " Other articles of leather or of composition leather: Other: Other." The rate of duty will be Free. 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 212-466-5881. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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