CLA-2-82:S:N:N3:119 883746
Mr. Edward Feder
A. Burghart Shipping Co., Inc.
Hemisphere Center
Newark, NJ 07114
RE: The tariff classification of a Hippo Peeler from Hong Kong
Dear Mr. Feder:
In your letter dated March 9, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Acme Metal Goods Mfg. Co.,
Newark, NJ.
The sample you furnished is a vegetable peeler in the general
shape of a hippopotamus with a stainless steel swivel blade
anchored in its wide open jaws. The blade has a wide center slit
with a single cutting edge. Except for the blade, the article is
made entirely of plastic.
The applicable subheading for the Hippo Peeler will be
8214.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other articles of cutlery... other.
The rate of duty will be 2 cents each plus 4.6 percent.
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