CLA-2-63:S:N:N6:345 809829
Mr. Arthur O'Meara
World Commerce Systems, Ltd.
P.O. Box 66593
O'Hare Field
Chicago, Illinois 60666
RE: The tariff classification of "Item ST-815" from China.
Dear Mr. O'Meara:
In your letter dated April 21, 1995, On behalf of Kingport
International Corporation, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The sample submitted, "Item ST-815", consists of a 3-ring
binder mechanism, permanently mounted inside a folding zippered
case measuring approximately 14" x 11" x 2". The case is made of
ramie woven fabric. In addition to the binder mechanism the
interior of the case features a number of pockets designed to
hold loose papers and small articles. The article is trimmed
with leather. No paper inserts (pages) are included.
You believe that the article should be classifiable under
subheading 4202.12.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity cases,
attache cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar
containers, with outer surface of leather, of composition leather
or of patent leather: Attache cases, briefcases, school
satchels, occupational luggage cases and similar containers.
Portfolio diaries, organizers, agendas or planners are generally
excluded from heading 4202, as they are not used in a manner
similar to, nor do they possess a physical characteristics of,
articles of that heading. The above article is excluded from
heading 4202, as they are not used in a manner similar to nor do
they possess a physical characteristics of articles of that
heading.
The applicable subheading for the "Business Case" will be
6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other made up articles...Other: Other,
other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem.
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