CLA-2-96:S:N:N3:113 887661
Mr. Steve McFarland
Global Promotions, Inc.
820 Livingston Street
Tweksbury, MA 01876
RE: The tariff classification of puzzle crayons from China
Dear Mr. McFarland:
In your letter dated June 14, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise is the Merry Christmas Puzzle Crayon. It contains
thirteen colorful crayons that form the shape of a Christmas tree with
ornaments and gifts.
The applicable subheading for the crayons will be 9609.90.8000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
pencils, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, other, other.
The rate of duty will be 5.5 cents per gross plus 3.4 percent ad valorem.
The specific rate of duty of 5.5 cents per gross is collected on each gross
of crayon pieces, not on each gross of packages
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