CLA-2-93:S:N:N3:119 805753
Mr. James R. Leahy
James Calhoon Mfg.
Shambo Rte, Box 304
Havre, MT 59501
RE: The tariff classification of unfinished bullet jackets from
the Philippines
Dear Mr. Leahy:
In your letter dated January 7, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Based on the samples and description you furnished, the articles to be
imported are copper alloy cups varying in length from 3/8" to 1 1/2" long
and 7/64" to 1/2" in diameter and weighing from 5 to 40 grains. The cups
will be further processed in the U.S. and filled with lead cores to form
jacketed bullets.
The applicable subheading for the unfinished bullet jackets will be
9306.30.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other cartridges and parts thereof... other. The rate of duty
will be 2.9 percent.
Articles classifiable under subheading 9306.30.8000, HTS, which are
products of the Philippines, are entitled to duty free treatment under the
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable
regulations.
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 should be attached to the entry documents
filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have
been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention
of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport