CLA-2-96:S:N:N6:344 813136
TARIFF NO. 9615.11.3000
Mr. Michael O'Neill
O'Neill & Whitaker, Inc.
1809 Baltimore Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
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RE: The tariff classification of a hair styling kit from China.
Dear Mr. O'Neill:
In your letter dated July 18, 1995, on behalf of Stylex, Inc., you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, Style/Stock No. 1009, is a hair styling technician kit consisting of
eight variously configured combs, a brush and a pair of scissors. The scissors will be inserted into
the kit after importation into the U.S. All of the items are packaged in a plastic roll-up container
which is fitted with individual pockets to hold each of the instruments. The kit is fastened with a
hook and loop closure and is open at each end. The kit is valued at $1.22 F.O.B. Hong Kong.
The essential character of this set is derived from the combs.
The applicable subheading for the hair styling kit will be 9615.11.3000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Combs...of plastics: Valued over $4.50
per gross: Other. The rate of duty will be 28.8cents/gross plus 4.6% 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