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The tariff classification of a Ruler from Taiwan
Issued February 3, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9017.80.0000
Headings: 9017
Product description
The item to be imported is a solid finished wood ruler with screen printed measurement marking and logo..
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the ruling will be 9017.80.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other micrometers, calipers and gauges.
Full text
NY D87296 February 3, 1999 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:MM:105 D87296 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9017.80.0000 Mr. Charles A. Rider Pleasant Company 8400 Fairway Place Middleton, WI 53562-0998 RE: The tariff classification of a Ruler from Taiwan Dear Mr. Rider: In your letter, dated January 19, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item to be imported is a solid finished wood ruler with screen printed measurement marking and logo.. The applicable subheading for the ruling will be 9017.80.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other micrometers, calipers and gauges. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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 entrydocuments filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist James Sheridan at 212-637-7037. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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