CLA-2-82:S:N:N3:119 811581
Ms. Lori Aldinger
Import Coordinator
Rite Aid Corporation
P. O. Box 3165
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105
RE: The tariff classification of a steak knife set from China
Dear Ms. Aldinger:
In your letter dated June 14, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The article to be imported is a seven-piece steak knife set. The set
consists of six steak knives and a wooden knife block. The knives are
eight inches in length; the handles are made of plastic, and the blades are
made of stainless steel. The wooden block has storage slots for the
utensils, and is designed to rest on a counter. The set has been
designated as Rite Aid Item #95070. A sample of the set was submitted for
our review.
The applicable subheading for the knife set will be 8211.91.5030,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
table knives having fixed blades, and parts thereof: knives with rubber or
plastic handles: steak knives. The rate of duty will be 0.9 cents each
plus 5.3 percent ad valorem. The specific duty (0.9 cents each) will be
assessed on each article in the set except the storage block, which is
treated as packing.
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