The tariff classification of a Jewelry First Aid Kit from China
Issued November 7, 2014 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8203.20.6030
Headings: 8203
GRI rules applied: GRI 3(b)
Product description
Item # 34771486 is described as a Jewelry First Aid Kit. You have stated that it is used for on-the-go jewelry repair purposes. It will be imported packaged for retail sale in a portable blow molded plastic container. The kit includes the following items: Mini pliers 2 silver 7 x 9 mm lobster clasps 2 gold 7 x 9 mm lobster clasps 6 silver 4 mm open jump rings 6 silver 6 mm open jump rings 6 sold 4 mm open jump rings 6 gold 6 mm open jump rings 6 silver crimp beads 6 gold crimp beads 4 silver eye pins 4 silver head pins Silver strand wire (20 inch) Gold strand wire (20 inch) 4 silver earring wires 2 gold earring wires 4 gold eye pins 4 gold head pins 8 plastic earring backs The Jewelry First Aid Kit is considered to be "a set put up for retail sale," within the meaning of General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3. It is, therefore, classifiable under a single tariff provision. The primary use of this set is to repair broken jewelry. The mini pliers facilitates this task. For example, it is used to open and close rings, form curves and cut wires, and manipulate pins, beads and clasps. Therefore, it is the opinion of this office that the mini pliers provide this set with the essential character, within the meaning of GRI 3(b).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Jewelry First Aid Kit, item # 34771486, will be 8203.20.6030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 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 and similar tools, and parts thereof: Other: Other (except parts).
Full text
N258585 November 7, 2014 CLA-2-82:OT:RR:NC:1:118 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8203.20.6030 Ms. Katrina Burkett Cousin Corporation of America 12333 Enterprise Blvd Largo, FL 33773 RE: The tariff classification of a Jewelry First Aid Kit from China Dear Ms. Burkett: In your letter dated September 17, 2014 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Item # 34771486 is described as a Jewelry First Aid Kit. You have stated that it is used for on-the-go jewelry repair purposes. It will be imported packaged for retail sale in a portable blow molded plastic container. The kit includes the following items: Mini pliers 2 silver 7 x 9 mm lobster clasps 2 gold 7 x 9 mm lobster clasps 6 silver 4 mm open jump rings 6 silver 6 mm open jump rings 6 sold 4 mm open jump rings 6 gold 6 mm open jump rings 6 silver crimp beads 6 gold crimp beads 4 silver eye pins 4 silver head pins Silver strand wire (20 inch) Gold strand wire (20 inch) 4 silver earring wires 2 gold earring wires 4 gold eye pins 4 gold head pins 8 plastic earring backs The Jewelry First Aid Kit is considered to be "a set put up for retail sale," within the meaning of General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3. It is, therefore, classifiable under a single tariff provision. The primary use of this set is to repair broken jewelry. The mini pliers facilitates this task. For example, it is used to open and close rings, form curves and cut wires, and manipulate pins, beads and clasps. Therefore, it is the opinion of this office that the mini pliers provide this set with the essential character, within the meaning of GRI 3(b). The applicable subheading for the Jewelry First Aid Kit, item # 34771486, will be 8203.20.6030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 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 and similar tools, and parts thereof: Other: Other (except parts). Pliers. The rate of duty will be 12¢/doz. + 5.5% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Anthony Grossi at [email protected] Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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