CLA-2-96:RR:NC:MM:113 B84588
Ms. Ludrene Murphree
Gap, Inc.
345 Spear Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
RE: The tariff classification of a stationery kit and coin purse
from China and Thailand
Dear Ms. Murphree:
In your letter dated April 15, 1997, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise is a stationery kit (item number 242284) and
a coin purse (item number 242371).
The stationery kit consists of various writing accessories
stored in a zippered, fitted, nylon case. The kit contains 10
pencils, 8 markers, 1 pen, 1 ruler, 1 pencil sharpener, 1 eraser,
and 1 stencil. All items in the stationery kit are made in China,
except the pencils which are made in Thailand.
The applicable
subheading for the
stationery kit will be
9609.10.0000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS),
which provides for
pencils,crayons, pencil
leads, pastels, drawing
charcoals, writing or
drawing
chalks and tailors' chalks. The rate of duty will be 14 cents per
gross [of all pieces in the kit] plus 4.3 percent ad valorem.
Pencils from Thailand and China are subject to anti-dumping
duties. Before you import, we recommend that you contact the
International Trade Commission at:
Office of Antidumping Investigations
Import Administration
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20230
The zippered coin purse is made of
nylon and measures approximately 3
inches high by 3 inches wide. It has a
small exterior pocket and an attached
key ring. The country of origin of the
coin purse is China.
The applicable subheading for the
the coin purse will be 4202.32.9550,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for articles of a kind normally
carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of
textile materials, other, of man-made fibers. The rate of duty
will be 19.3 percent ad valorem.
Tariff number 4202.32.9550 falls within textile category
designation 670. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of China are subject to quota and the
requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To
obtain the most current information available, we suggest that you
check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on Current
Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at your local
Customs office.
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 James Smyth at 212-466-2084.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Chief, Metals & Machinery Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division