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The tariff classification of a tool kit from Taiwan
Issued April 9, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8211.94.1000
Headings: 8211
Product description
It consists of a plastic tool holder, interchangeable attachments, and a fitted textile belt sheath. Attachments include a double sided knife blade (scaler, scraper, bottle opener), a pruning saw blade, a combination grass cutter and hex wrench, a bait threader, a screwdriver, 7 screwdriver bits in a plastic holder, and a flashlight. The flashlight can be stored inside the handle to illuminate the tool in use, or it can be detached and used separately. The knife blades are stainless steel.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the tool kit will be 8211.94.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for blades of base metal, for knives having fixed blades.
Full text
NY G88461 April 9, 2001 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:N1:113 G88461 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8211.94.1000 Ms. Carole Dencklau All Freight International 131 S.W. 156th St., #200 Seattle, WA 98166 RE: The tariff classification of a tool kit from Taiwan Dear Ms. Dencklau: In your letter dated March 7, 2001, on behalf of Star Asia USA, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted is the Lighted Outdoor Multi-Use Tool Master. It consists of a plastic tool holder, interchangeable attachments, and a fitted textile belt sheath. Attachments include a double sided knife blade (scaler, scraper, bottle opener), a pruning saw blade, a combination grass cutter and hex wrench, a bait threader, a screwdriver, 7 screwdriver bits in a plastic holder, and a flashlight. The flashlight can be stored inside the handle to illuminate the tool in use, or it can be detached and used separately. The knife blades are stainless steel. The applicable subheading for the tool kit will be 8211.94.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for blades of base metal, for knives having fixed blades. The rate of duty will be 0.16 cents each (per piece) plus 2.2 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 James Smyth at 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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