CLA-2-44:RR:NC:2:230 A89213
Mr. Michael Rosbach
Rite Aid Corporation
P.O. Box 3165
Harrisburg, PA 17105
RE: The tariff classification of wooden toothpicks in a plastic holder from
China
Dear Mr. Rosbach:
In your letter dated October 31, 1996 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The ruling was requested on item number 970176, "Wooden Toothpick With
Plastic Holder". A sample of the item was submitted. It consists of a package
of 100 wooden toothpicks held in a clear plastic oval shaped container. Each
toothpick has pointed ends and is approximately 2-1/2 inches long. The plastic
container is approximately 1-3/4 inches long and 1-1/4 inches wide. The holder
is used to pack and market the toothpicks and is not a separately sold article.
The applicable subheading for the toothpicks with the holder will be
4421.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated
(HTSUSA), which provides for other articles of wood; toothpicks. The rate of
duty will be 2.5 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 Paul Garretto at 212-466-5779.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division