CLA-2-95:S:N:N8:224 887688
Mr. Salvatore E. Caramagno
Ross & Hardies
888 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006-4103
RE: The tariff classification of a "Ski Handy" handle for skis
from Switzerland.
Dear Mr. Caramagno:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the
provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : June 21, 1993.
ON BEHALF OF : Mr. Robert D. McDonald
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample is a plastic device
designed to allow skis to be easily carried
about by hand. The item is affixed
permanently to both left and right skis
behind the toe plate of the binding of the
skis either by use of an adhesive on the unit
or by means of screws. The device has a
retractable handle. The article is used
principally with snow skis and is considered
an accessory of snow skis for tariff
classification purposes.
HTS PROVISION : Parts and accessories of snow skis.
HTS SUBHEADING : 9506.11.6000
RATE OF DUTY : 3.5 percent ad valorem.
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