The tariff classification of a “3 Piece Stationery Set” from China.

NY G89728 April 18, 2001 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:110 G89728 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8472.90.9550 Ms. Lorianne Aldinger Import Manager Rite Aid Corporation P.O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of a “3 Piece Stationery Set” from China. Dear Ms. Aldinger: In your letter dated March 26, 2001, on behalf of Rite Aid Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is a packaged set with various office accessories that include a #10 stapler, a staple remover, and a box of 500 extra #10 staples. A sample of the 3 piece stationery set was submitted with your ruling request. The stapler and staple remover are composed of plastic, and contain some metal parts. The “3 Piece Stationery Set” (Rite Aid item number 996974, package item number C68V-0015) is packaged for retail sale on a card with all three items covered with a plastic blister. The stapler is designed with a base for desktop use. The stapler exemplifies the essential character of this retail set. The applicable subheading for the “3 Piece Stationery Set” (item number C68V-0015) will be 8472.90.9550, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other office machines…Other: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be 1.8 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 Eileen S. Kaplan at 212-637-7019. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division