The tariff classification of a cutlery set from China.

NY J80482 February 5, 2003 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:N1:113 J80482 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8215.20.0000; 8211.92.2000 Ms. Deborah S. Woodward Oneida Ltd. 163-181 Kenwood Avenue Oneida, NY 13421 RE: The tariff classification of a cutlery set from China. Dear Ms. Woodward: In your letter dated January 22, 2003, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The merchandise is a 45-piece cutlery set in a pine tray (46 pieces in the entire set.) The set includes eight dinner knives, eight dinner forks, sixteen spoons, eight salad forks, one bread knife, one carving knife, one boning knife, one utility knife and one paring knife. All of the cutlery have plastic handles. The applicable subheading for this product will be 8215.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other sets of assorted articles. The general rate of duty is the rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty. In this case, the general rate of duty of the paring knife, 0.8 cents (each piece) plus 4.6 percent ad valorem under 8211.92.2000, is the highest and will therefore apply to the entire set. 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 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division