CLA-2-3:S:N:N3D:221 875767
Ms. Diana J. Murphy
Kerr-Hays Company
Route 711-Rd. 2-Barron Rd.
P.O. Box 711
Ligonier, PA 15658
RE: The tariff classification of a rubber stopper from Hong
Kong.
Dear Ms. Murphy:
In your letter dated June 18, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The stopper is composed of natural rubber. It will be used
as a part of a chemistry kit to plug bottles or flasks. The
stopper will be imported separately from other items in the
chemistry kit.
The applicable subheading for the rubber stopper will be
4016.99.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber
other than hard rubber...caps, lids, seals, stoppers and other
closures. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
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