The tariff classification of a pumpkin carving kit from China.
Issued March 18, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8211.92.4060
Headings: 8211
Product description
We are returning the sample as you have requested. “Carving Tools and Stencils,” item CI015, is a pumpkin carving kit comprised of a general carving knife, a fine carving knife, and 5 paper stencils. Each knife has a stainless steel blade and plastic handle. The essential character of the set is imparted by the knives.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the pumpkin carving kit will be 8211.92.4060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 8208, and blades and other base metal parts thereof, other, other knives having fixed blades, with rubber or plastic handles, other, other.
Full text
NY L83280 March 18, 2005 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:N1:118 L83280 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8211.92.4060 Mr. Randy Williams Seasons USA, Inc. 18644 East Powers Lane Aurora, CO 80015 RE: The tariff classification of a pumpkin carving kit from China. Dear Mr. Williams: In your letter dated February 20, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. We are returning the sample as you have requested. “Carving Tools and Stencils,” item CI015, is a pumpkin carving kit comprised of a general carving knife, a fine carving knife, and 5 paper stencils. Each knife has a stainless steel blade and plastic handle. The essential character of the set is imparted by the knives. The applicable subheading for the pumpkin carving kit will be 8211.92.4060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 8208, and blades and other base metal parts thereof, other, other knives having fixed blades, with rubber or plastic handles, other, other. The rate of duty will be 1¢ each, plus 4.6% ad valorem. The specific rate (1¢ each) applies to each piece in the set. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R.). 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
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