The tariff classification of a 126 PC. Auto Maintenance Kit from China.

NY J81756 April 9, 2003 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:1:118 J81756 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8206.00.0000/8203.20.6060 Ms. Saralee Antrim-Saizan Carmichael International Service 533 Glendale Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90026-5097 RE: The tariff classification of a 126 PC. Auto Maintenance Kit from China. Dear Ms. Antrim-Saizan: In your letter dated March 20, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Alltrade Inc. The sample that you have submitted with your request will be returned to you as requested. You have described your product as a 126 pc. Auto Maintenance Kit, model number 410704. The kit consists of: ? Drive socket sets - 3/16”, ¼”, 5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16”, ½”, 9/16”, 5/8”, ¾”, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 17mm, with 3” extension bar, 3/8” drive ratchet and adapter (21 pieces) ? Bit driver ? 5/8” Dr. Spark plug socket ? 3/8” Plastic disc (driver) ? 8” Crimping/stripping tool ? Hex key wrench set (4 pieces) – 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 7/32” ? Tire gauge ? 6” Adjustable wrench ? 16 Fixed 18 bits – slotted: 1/8”, 3/16”, ¼” Phillips: #1, #2, #3 star: T-10, 15, 20, 25, 30 Hex: 1/8”, 3/16”, ¼”, 5mm, 6mm with 2 holders. ? Wire brush ? Electric tester ? Screwdrivers (2 pieces) - slotted: 1/8” x 3” and Phillips: #0 x 3” ? 6 ½” Long nose pliers ? Set of combination wrenches (8 pieces) – 3/8”, 7/16”, ½” 9/16”, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm ? Collection of terminals (42 pieces) ? Collection of cable ties (21 pieces) – made of plastic The entire kit is packed in a molded plastic case with molded and identified compartments for each tool. The applicable subheading for the 126 pc. Auto Maintenance Kit, model number 410704, will be 8206.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedules (HTS), which provides for tools of two or more of the headings of 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale. Heading 8206 requires that duty be applied to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty. The article in this set subject to the highest rate of duty is the crimping/stripping tool, classifiable in subheading 8203.20.6060, which provides for files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, perforating punches and similar handtools, and base metal parts thereof: pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, perforating punches and similar tools, and parts thereof: other: other (except parts) other. The rate of duty 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 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 Kathy Campanelli at 646-733-3021. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division