The tariff classification of large safety pins from Korea

NY 891066 October 27, 1993 CLA-2-83:S:N:N3:113 891066 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8309.90.0000 Mr. William Kiel Carron Net Company P.O. Box 177 Two Rivers, Wisconsin 54241-0177 RE: The tariff classification of large safety pins from Korea Dear Mr. Kiel: In your letter dated September 29, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a nickel-plated, brass safety pin. It comes in lengths of 3 1/4 and 5 inches. The pin is designed to close a laundry bag so that the entire bag of clothes may be put into the wash. The applicable subheading for the pin will be 8309.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for seals and other packing accessories. The rate of duty will be 5.2 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