The tariff classification of a Super School Kit from China

NY K87328 July 13, 2004 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:224 K87328 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9609.90.8000 Mr. Joseph R. Hoffacker Barthco Trade Consultants 7575 Holstein Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 RE: The tariff classification of a Super School Kit from China Dear Mr. Hoffacker: In your letter dated June 21, 2004, on behalf of KB Toys of Massachusetts, Inc., of Pittsfield, Massachusetts you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted descriptive literature and a product sample with your request. The sample is being returned as you wish. The subject merchandise is item 12947, called a Super School Kit. This is an art kit that includes: 12 colored chalks, 24 crayons, 8 pencils, 1 glue pen, 1 white glue, a smiley sponge, a pair of scissors, a ruler, 6 rubber erasers, 1 sheet of reinforcement, 12 fine tip markers, 1 sharpener, and a chalk eraser, all packaged in a plastic fitted case for retail sale. For classification purposes this item is considered a set. Since none of the components lends an essential character to the set, the set will be classifiable under the heading that occurs last in numerical order among those which equally merit consideration. Accordingly, using the guidelines set forth by GRI 3(c), the applicable subheading for Product 12947, a Super School Kit, will be 9609.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Pencils…crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors’ chalks: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be Free. 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 Tom McKenna at 646- 733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division