The tariff classification of paper punches from China

NY L82409 March 8, 2005 CLA-2-79:RR:NC:N1:113: L82409 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7907.00.6000 Ms. Stephanie De Silva Avon Products, Inc. 1251 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 RE: The tariff classification of paper punches from China Dear Ms. De Silva: In your letter dated February 14, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a set containing two paper punches and a sheet of small adhesive pads (item number PP 292103). The punches are made of a zinc alloy within a plastic housing. Placed on a flat surface and using hand pressure, one cuts a star shape, and the other, a flower shape. The punches will be used by crafters to decorate scrapbooks. The adhesive pads are designed to attach the shapes to paper. The applicable subheading for the paper punch set will be 7907.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of zinc, other. The rate of duty will be 3 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 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division