CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:113 875038

Ms. Carlene R. O'Brien
J. F. Moran Co., Inc.
Harbour Tech Center, Suite 210
160 Second Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150

RE: The tariff classification of pen nibs from Germany

Dear Ms. O'Brien:

In your letter dated May 27, 1992, on behalf of A.T. Cross Co., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a pen nib. The item is the typical nib used on a fountain pen.

The applicable subheading for the nib will be 9608.91.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pen nibs and nib points. The rate of duty will be free.

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