CLA-2-73:S:N:N1:115 876189
Mr. Pano Georgiadis
Pan-Georgia Co.
Import - Export
1011 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
RE: The tariff classification of a mousetrap from Spain.
Dear Mr. Georgiadis:
In your letter dated June 28, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The subject item is a mousetrap that consists of a block
of wood measuring approximately 3 3/4 inches in length, 2 1/2
inches in width and 1 3/4 inches in height. There are two
identical holes bored through the front side of the block that
tunnels through to the back wall of the block. Each hole
measures approximately 1 1/8 inches in diameter. In addition,
a rectangular opening is cut out on top of the block. It
measures approximately 3 1/8 inches in length by 3/8 of an
inch in width. The top surface of the block also holds two
steel spring assemblies traditionally found on the more familiar
flat wood mousetrap. Two additional holes, each measuring just
over 1 inch, are located on the bottom of the block. In use,
bait is placed on the ground and block is set over the bait at
the point where the holes appear on the bottom of the block.
To function, a "U" shaped wire that is attached to the spring
assembly is pushed down through the rectangular opening and is
held in place by the spring mechanism. The mouse is lured into
the hole and trips the spring catching the mouse in the "U" wire
which springs up with the mouse caught in it.
Your merchandise is considered composite goods, consisting
of different materials or made up of different components. This
item shall be classified as if it consisted of the material or
component which gives it its essential character. In this
instance, the steel wire mechanism imparts the essential
character.
The applicable subheading for the mousetrap will be
7326.20.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel wire,
other. The duty rate will be 5.7% 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