G86290 G8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a 5-piece mini pliers kit from China.

Issued January 18, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8203.20.6030

Headings: 8203

Product description

Your submitted sample, stock # 34327 - item # UH0333CJ, will be returned to you as requested. You have described the submitted sample as follows: 5-piece pliers kit including: Bent nose mini pliers Long nose mini pliers Flat nose pliers Diagonal mini pliers End cutting mini pliers The pliers kit will be sold in a zippered fitted plastic case.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the pliers set will be 8203.20.6030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof: other: other (except parts): pliers.

Full text

NY G86290 January 18, 2001 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:1:118 G86290 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8203.20.6030 Ms. Stacy Haines Wal(Mart Stores, Inc. 702 Southwest 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716-8023 RE: The tariff classification of a 5-piece mini pliers kit from China. Dear Ms. Haines: In your letter dated December 20, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your submitted sample, stock # 34327 - item # UH0333CJ, will be returned to you as requested. You have described the submitted sample as follows: 5-piece pliers kit including: Bent nose mini pliers Long nose mini pliers Flat nose pliers Diagonal mini pliers End cutting mini pliers The pliers kit will be sold in a zippered fitted plastic case. The applicable subheading for the pliers set will be 8203.20.6030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof: other: other (except parts): pliers. The duty rate will be 12¢/doz. + 5.5% 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 this 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 Kathy Campanelli at 212-637-7025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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