The tariff classification of marker parts from Japan

NY 886655 June 1, 1993 CLA-2-96:S:N:N3:113 886655 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9608.99.6000 Ms. Maureen Hannah Atlantic Customs Brokers, Inc. 1975 Linden Boulevard Elmont, NY 11003 RE: The tariff classification of marker parts from Japan Dear Ms. Hannah: In your letter dated May 4, 1993, on behalf of Pilot Corporation of America, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a quantity of parts for marking pens. The parts include barrels, caps, reservoirs, tips and tail plugs. The parts are imported unassembled. The pens will be labeled, filled and assembled in the United States. The applicable subheading for the marker parts will be 9608.99.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers ... parts of the foregoing articles, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 3.8 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