The tariff classification of a hobby knife set from China

NY F88518 June 26, 2000 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:N1:113 F88518 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8211.93.0060 Mr. Joseph Hoffacker Barthco Trade Consultants 7575 Holstein Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 RE: The tariff classification of a hobby knife set from China Dear Mr. Hoffacker: In your letter dated June 9, 2000, on behalf of Consolidated Stores, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is item 4002A, a 6-piece Hobby Knife Set. The set includes 5 retractable-blade knives and 1 metal scraper. The applicable subheading for the set will be 8211.93.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for knives having other than fixed blades, other. The rate of duty will be 3 cents each plus 5.4 percent ad valorem. 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 James Smyth at 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division