The tariff classification of an egg timer from China

N173787 July 22, 2011 CLA-2-91:OT:RR:NC:N4:414 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9106.90.85 Ms. Janet Pendris Hampton Direct 291 Hurricane Lane P.O. Box 1199 Williston, Vermont 05495 RE: The tariff classification of an egg timer from China Dear Ms. Pendris: In your letter dated June 29, 2011 you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was furnished to this office with your letter and will be returned as requested. The article is referred to as an egg timer, item number 69820. The 60 minute timer is composed of polypropylene and is in the shape of a fried egg. The timer can be set for one minute up to 60 minutes and rings for three seconds when the timing is complete. It is a wind up timer and requires no batteries. It measures approximately 4 ¾ inches wide by 2 inches high. The applicable subheading for the egg timer, item number 69820, will be 9106.90.85, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for timers. The rate of duty will be 15 cents each plus 2.3 percent plus 0.8 cents per jewel. 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 Barbara Kiefer at (646) 733-3019. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division