CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104-870873
Mr. Ronald Sias
J.W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., Inc.
15 Park Row
New York, NY 10038
RE: The tariff classification of a drawing set from China.
Dear Mr. Sias:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : January 20, 1992
ON BEHALF OF : F.W. Woolworth Co.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Item #246/N1 ("School Kit") consists
of a pencil sharpener, a pencil, a
metal compass with pencil, a plastic
protractor and a 12" plastic ruler.
The five items are blister packed on
a cardboard backing.
HTS PROVISION : Other drawing instruments
HTS SUBHEADING : 9017.20.8090
RATE OF DUTY : 5.8% ad valorem
OTHER : The sample of Item #246/N1 will be
returned as requested.
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