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The tariff classification of a carpet knife from Taiwan.
Issued October 24, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8211.92.9060
Headings: 8211
Product description
The knife is 18-½ cm. in length with a 9-½ cm. hardwood handle.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this product will be 8211.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other knives having fixed blades, other, other, other.
Full text
NY I87445 October 24, 2002 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:N1:113 I87445 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8211.92.9060 Ms. Jolene Munoz OFF Shore Consulting 2450 Peralta Blvd., Suite 202 Fremont, CA 94536 RE: The tariff classification of a carpet knife from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Munoz: In your letter dated October 14, 2002, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The sample you provided is item 13135, a carpet hook knife. The knife is 18-½ cm. in length with a 9-½ cm. hardwood handle. The applicable subheading for this product will be 8211.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other knives having fixed blades, other, other, other. The general rate of duty will be 0.4 cents each plus 6.1 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 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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