CLA-2-96:S:N:N7:236 882989
Ms. Diane Tharpe
U.S. Representative
921 Klosterman Road East
Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689
RE: The tariff classification of Shoe Shine Kit Sets from England.
Dear Ms. Tharpe:
In your letter dated February 16, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The prospective imports consists of Shoe Shine Kit Sets with
contents as
follows:
Kit #1 (Small Vinyl Shoe Shine Kit) will include -- a zippered vinyl travel
bag approximately 6 inches by 3 inches by 2 inches containing --
2 Bristle Shoe Brushes
1 Duster (Cloth)
1 Neutral Polish
Kit #2 (Plastic "Brogue" Shoe Container) will include -- a plastic model car
case approximately 5 1/2 inches by 3 inches by 3 inches containing --
1 Neutral Polish
1 Duster (Cloth)
2 Bristle Shoe Brushes
The applicable subheading for the Shoes Shine Kit Sets will be
9605.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for travel sets for personal toilet, sewing or shoe or clothes
cleaning. The duty rate will be 8.1 percent ad valorem.
Marking on outside container should read "Assembed in England"
with parts from China, Hong Kong, Pakistan, and England.
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