CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:110 808254
Mr. Ray Peltier
A.N. Deringer, Inc.
P.O. Box 510
200 International Blvd.
Sweetgrass, MT. 59484
RE: The tariff classification of a mouse pad from Canada.
Dear Mr. Peltier:
In your letter dated March 19, 1995, on behalf of Ta'Ina
Manufacturing Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration involves a mouse pad
which is designed and principally used with ADP units such as
mouses. This mouse pad measures approximately 10 1/2-inches in
length by 8 1/2-inches in width, and has a depth of approximately
3/8 of an inch. This pad is constructed by heat sealing. Its
gliding surface consists of a top clear vinyl plastic. The
printed sheet underneath has an image of a swan swimming on a
lake. The cardboard for the pad is composed of 80pt. chip. The
bottom of the pad consists of unsupported vinyl.
This computer mouse pad meets the definition of an
"accessory" as outlined in the Explanatory Notes to Heading 8473
of the HTS. This item is not precluded by Legal Note 1(a) and 1
(e) to Section 16 of HTS since it is not constructed of
vulcanized rubber or other textile material.
The applicable subheading for the mouse pad will be
8473.30.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for parts and accessories of the machines
of heading 8471 not incorporating a cathode ray tube. The rate
of duty will be free.
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