NY 851320
26 APR 1990
CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:113 851320
Ms. Lori Aldinger
Rite Aid Corp.
P.O. Box 3165
Harrisburg, PA 17105
RE: The tariff classification of Halloween novelty pens from China.
Dear Ms. Adlinger:
In your letter dated April 9, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The items are two Halloween novelty pens. The pens are your basic ball-
point type with removable protective pen point covers with pumpkin and ghost
figures permanently affixed to them.
The applicable subheading for the novelty pens will be 9608.10.0000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
ball point pens. The rate of duty will be 0.8 cents each plus 5.4 per cent
ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the
Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents
filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been
filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the
Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport