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N0841862009-11-20New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of a Screwpop from China.

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Summary

The tariff classification of a Screwpop from China.

Ruling Text

N084186 November 20, 2009 CLA-2-82:OT:RR:NC:1:118 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8205.51.7500 Mr. Sean K. Scarbrough Taggart International, LTD. 6603D Royal St., Ste B Liberty, MO 64068 RE: The tariff classification of a Screwpop from China. Dear Mr. Scarbrough: In your letter dated November 4, 2009, on behalf of Screwpop Tool, LLC, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You describe the submitted sample as a Screwpop. You state that the item is designed to be worn on a keychain. It consists of a zinc bottle opener with a hexagonal shaft that holds a removable screwdriver bit. The screwdriver bit has a Philips head on one side and a straight bit on the other. The applicable subheading for the screwpop will be 8205.51.7500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof: other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: household tools, and parts thereof: other. The rate of duty will be 3.7% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Kathy Campanelli at (646) 733-3021. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division