CLA-2-83:S:N:N3:113 898848
Ms. Marjorie A. O'Leary
Samsonite Corporation
11200 East Forty-Fifth Avenue
Denver, CO 80239-3018
RE: The tariff classification of padlocks from Taiwan
Dear Ms. O'Leary:
In your letter dated May 31, 1994 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise is nickel-plated zinc padlocks with keys.
The padlocks are of pin tumbler construction and measure 2 cm.
wide. They will be used as exterior locks for softside luggage.
The applicable subheading for the padlocks and keys will be
8301.10.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for padlocks and locks (key, combination or
electrically operated), of base metal, of cylinder or pin tumbler
construction, not over 3.8 cm. in width. The rate of duty will be
6.1 percent 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