CLA-2-74:RR:NC: 115 C89912
Ms Dianne Daniels
Handle-It Limited C89912
2515 Sonnington Drive
Dublin, OH 43016
RE: The tariff classification of a Grip Twist from Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
Dear Ms. Daniels:
In your letter dated June 22, 1998, you requested a tariff classification.
The sample "Grip Twist" is made of Eva foam that fully covers a 12-gauge
piece of solid copper wire. Each end of the Grip Twist is closed with a molded
piece of plastic.
Your item is considered composite goods, consisting of different materials
or made up of different components. These items shall be classified as if it
consisted of the material or component which gives it its essential character.
The copper wire imparts the essential character.
The applicable subheading for the Grip Twist will be 7419.99.5050,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other
articles of copper: other: other. The rate of duty will be 1% 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 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 Melvyn Birnbaum at 212-466-5487.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division