CLA-2-82:RR:NC:1:115 A88931
Ms. Tricia Reynolds
Page & Jones, Inc.
52 N. Jackson Street
Post Office Drawer J
Mobile, Alabama 36601
RE: The tariff classification of a brush axe from Sweden
Dear Ms. Reynolds:
In your letter dated October 8, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling, on
behalf of your client, Haglof, Inc., Ridgeland, MS.
The subject item is called the Swedish Safety Brush Axe. It consists of a wooden
handle, metal frame or head, and a razor sharp blade. The primary purpose of the brush axe is to
cut quickly through small limbs and and brush. The overall length of the axe is 27" with the
blade cutting edge being 5 1/2" long.
The applicable subheading for the brush axe will be 8201.40.6000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for axes, bill hooks and similar hewing
tools, and parts thereof: other. The duty rate will be 6.2% ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division