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The tariff classification of a tool set from Taiwan.
Issued November 13, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8206.00.0000
Headings: 8206
Product description
The tariff classification of a tool set from Taiwan.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the tool kit will be 8206.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Tools of two or more of headings 8202 to 8205.
Full text
NY D84665 November 13, 1998 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:115 D84665 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8206.00.0000/8203.204000 Mr. Rolando Portal abc Distributing, Inc. P.O. Box 611210 North Miami, Fl 33261-1210 RE: The tariff classification of a tool set from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Portal In your letter dated November 5, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The 132 piece tool set consists of the following items: 4 precision screwdrivers, a Phillips screwdriver, a Flat head screwdriver, slip joint pliers, a Claw hammer, an adjustable wrench, a 6 foot measuring tape, 12 1/4 inch sockets, Ratchet handle with extension bar 2 inch, 7 hex key sets 1 3/4 inch-3,100 assorted fasteners 3/4 inch-1 inch all in a case with handle. The applicable subheading for the tool kit will be 8206.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Tools of two or more of headings 8202 to 8205. The rate of duty will be the rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty. In this set the slip joint plier, with a rate of duty of 12% ad valorem is the highest. The classification of the tool set will be 8206.00.0000/8203.20.4000, which provides for Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, and similar tools, and parts thereof: Slip joint pliers. The rate of duty will be 12% 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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