The tariff classification of plastic combs from Switzerland.

NY B80080 December 13, 1996 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:2:233 B80080 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9615.11.3000 Ms. Lori Bianchino Alpha International 145th Ave. & Hook Creek Blvd. Bldg. C-1 (G) Valley Stream, NY 11581 RE: The tariff classification of plastic combs from Switzerland. Dear Ms. Bianchino: In your letter dated December 3, 1996, on behalf of Swissco USA Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted three different colored plastic combs, each measuring approximately 8«" in length. The applicable subheading for the plastic combs, if valued over $4.50 per gross, will be 9615.11.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for combs... of hard rubber or plastics:... valued over $4.50 per gross, other. The rate of duty will be 28.8›/gross + 4.6%. The rate of duty remains unchanged for 1997. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Lawrence Mushinske at 212-466-5739. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division