J89778 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of ink markers for CD-R/DVD discs from China

Issued October 22, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9608.20.0000

Headings: 9608

Product description

You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is described as Model Number CD-R/DVD-R4. The item is actually an ink marker used to write on CD-R discs, either CD music discs or DVD movie discs. The proper classification will be in Chapter 96 of the HTS, as markers. The samples will be returned, as requested.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Model CD-R/DVD-R4 pens will be 9608.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers.

Full text

NY J89778 October 22, 2003 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:2:224 J89778 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9608.20.0000 Ms. Sharon Roberson Case Logic, Inc. 6303 Dry Creek Pkwy Longmont, CO 80503 RE: The tariff classification of ink markers for CD-R/DVD discs from China Dear Ms. Roberson: In your letter dated October 10, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is described as Model Number CD-R/DVD-R4. The item is actually an ink marker used to write on CD-R discs, either CD music discs or DVD movie discs. The proper classification will be in Chapter 96 of the HTS, as markers. The samples will be returned, as requested. The applicable subheading for the Model CD-R/DVD-R4 pens will be 9608.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers. The rate of duty will be 4 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 Tom McKenna at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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