CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:1:104

Ms. Janet Pendris
Hampton Direct Inc.
291 Hurricane Lane
P.O. Box 1199
Williston, VT 05495

RE: The tariff classification of an electric scissors from China.

Dear Ms. Pendris:

In your letter dated August 25, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you have submitted is being returned as requested.

The submitted sample, item number 74510, is described as an electric scissors. This handheld, lightweight electrical scissors is ergonomically designed for ease in cutting various materials. The electrical motor is housed in the handle and operated by 2 AA batteries (not included).

The applicable subheading for the handheld electric scissors will be 8467.29.0085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or nonelectric motor, and parts thereof: With self-contained electric motor: Other…Electric scissors. The rate of duty will be Free.       Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Patricia O’Donnell at (646) 733-3011.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division