The tariff classification of porous nibs from Japan.

NY 842814 July 14, 1989 CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:113 842814 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9608.91.0000 Ms. Carol Garrity Garrett-Hewitt International, Inc. 901 No. Broadway - Suite 16 No. White Plains, NY 10603 RE: The tariff classification of porous nibs from Japan. Dear Ms. Garrity: In your letter dated June 14, 1989, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item is a porous tip measuring 3/4" similar to the nib of a felt tip pen. It is used primarily as the tip of an eyeliner pen. The applicable subheading for the pen nibs will be 9608.91.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pen nibs and nib parts. The rate of duty will be free. 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