CLA-2-98:RR:NC:2:234 B 80450
Mr. Raoul Drapeau
2410 Luckett Avenue
Vienna, Virginia 22180
RE: The tariff classification of plastic luggage "padlocks",
with printed serial number, product of the United States.
Dear Mr. Drapeau:
In your letter dated November 15, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. Samples were submitted, which will be
retained for reference.
The sample is an orange colored plastic luggage security
device, to which you refer as "padlock", printed with a serial
number, for identification purposes. It will be imported packaged
in a clear cellophane wrap, which also encloses a printed paper
instruction card.
The "padlock" measures approximately 1" x 1 1/4", and is
lightweight but strong. The instruction card indicates that after
use, one "unlocks" the piece of luggage to which it is attached by
"twisting or cutting it off".
The device, and the printed instruction card, which has a U.S.
address on it, are made in the U.S.A., and are sent to Canada for
packaging.
The applicable subheading for the "luggage padlock" as
described, and imported under these circumstances, will be
9801.00.1098, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: Other (than certain enumerated) products
of the United States when returned after having been exported,
without having been advanced in value or improved in condition by
any process of manufacture or other means while abroad. The rate of
duty is Free.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter 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
this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Carl Abramowitz, at
(212) 466-5733.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division