The tariff classification of an 8 piece, cutting/scraper tool kit from China.

NY L84956 June 2, 2005 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:N1:118 L84956 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8211.10.0000/8211.93.0060 Ms. Lizet Hernandez FTS International Express 400 Country Club Drive Bensenville, IL 60106 RE: The tariff classification of an 8 piece, cutting/scraper tool kit from China. Dear Ms. Hernandez: In your letter, dated May 9, 2005, on behalf of your client, the FPC Corporation, Wauconda, IL, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Item HT-533 is a “Home Tools” brand, 8 piece, cutting/scraper tool kit. The tool kit is comprised of 4 disposable, snap blade knives (2 small, 1 medium and 1 large), 1 scraper, 1 razor blade scraper, 1 utility knife, and 1 disposable, keychain mini knife. Each item in the tool kit has a base metal blade and plastic handle. The applicable subheading for the 8 piece, cutting/scraper tool kit will be 8211.10.0000, 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: sets of assorted articles. The set will be dutiable at the rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty. Since the rate of the knives (3¢ each + 5.4 percent) is the highest, it will apply to the whole set. The complete tariff classification for this set will be 8211.10.0000/8211.93.0060, HTS. The specific rate (3¢ 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