The tariff classification of plastic luggage lock parts from Taiwan.

NY 890033 September 22, 1993 CLA-2-39:S:N:N6:221 890033 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9590 Ms. Feliz A. Chambers Samsonite Corporation 11200 East Forty-Fifth Avenue Denver, Co 80239-3018 RE: The tariff classification of plastic luggage lock parts from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Chambers: In your letter dated August 31, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request is identified as a lock for oyster, part number 9090258010. It is made of polycarbonate plastic, with a steel lock catch. It is used on the exterior of a suitcase and forms part of the locking mechanism. The applicable subheading for the plastic luggage lock part will be 3926.90.9590, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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