The tariff classification of chalk and eraser set from Taiwan, Hong Kongor China

NY 877495 September 2, 1992 CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:113 877495 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9609.90.8000 Ms. Cleta J. Magyar Impact International, Inc. 1515 N. Federal Highway Suite 208 Boca Raton, FL 33432 RE: The tariff classification of chalk and eraser set from Taiwan, Hong Kong or China Dear Ms. Magyar: In your letter dated August 12, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a blister pack containing 24 sticks of chalk and an eraser (item 92324). The applicable subheading for the set will be 9609.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for writing or drawing chalks, other. The rate of duty will be 5.5 cents per gross [pieces] plus 3.4 percent ad valorem. 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