The tariff classification of crayons, pencils, markers, rulers and pencil sharpeners from Malaysia.

NY F82411 February 11, 2000 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:221 F82411 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9609.10.000; 9608.20.000; 9609.90.8000; 9017.80.0000; 8214.10.0000; Ms. Jennifer W. Loomis Creative Manufacturing, Inc. 1016 W. Harris Rd. Arlington, Texas 76001 RE: The tariff classification of crayons, pencils, markers, rulers and pencil sharpeners from Malaysia. Dear Ms. Loomis: In your letter dated January 24, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was provided with your letter. The merchandise consists of a plastic packaging tray with an eraser, ruler, pencil, sharpener, six crayons, five colored pencils and eight markers. These items are for a sub-assembly, and after importation they will be packaged with a lap desk made in the United States. As you requested, your sample is being returned. The applicable subheading for the pencils will be 9609.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a rigid sheath. The rate of duty will be 14 cents per gross plus 4.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the markers will be 9608.20.0000, HTS, which provides for felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers. The rate of duty will be 4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the crayons will be 9609.90.8000, HTS, which provides for pencils...crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing and drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other. The duty rate will be free. The applicable subheading for the ruler will be 9017.80.0000, HTS, which provides for instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand, other instruments. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.  The applicable subheading for the sharpener will be 8214.10.0000, HTS, which provides for paper knives...pencil sharpeners (nonmechanical) and blades and other parts thereof. The rate of duty will be 0.3 cents each plus 4.2 percent ad valorem. We are unable to issue a ruling for the eraser. Please indicate whether the eraser is composed of rubber or plastic, and specify the type of rubber or plastic. 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 Joan Mazzola at 212-637-7034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division