CLA-2-90:RR:NC:N1:105 I89743
Ms. Cheryl Santos, Customs Compliance Specialist
CVS/Pharmacy
One CVS Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
RE: The tariff classification of a protractor and two rulers from China
Dear Ms. Santos:
In your letter dated December 30, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The sample is a wooden ruler CVS item #186751 with measurements etched in plastic strips on both edges to measure inches and centimeters.
The sample is a flexi ruler CVS item #186749 that is made to flex or bend and used to measure inches and centimeters.
The applicable subheading for the rulers will be 9017.80.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand, other instruments. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
The sample is a plastic protractor CVS item #138038 that is used to draw and measure accurate angles and curves.
The applicable subheading for the protractor will be 9017.20.8080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments, other, other. The rate of duty will be 4.6 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist J. Sheridan at 646-733-3012.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division