CLA-2-82:S:N:N3:115 813756
Ms. Jane Parker
Performance Inc.
One Performance Way
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
RE: The tariff classification of a bicycle tool/repair kit from
Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Jane Parker:
In your letter dated August 1, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The subject item is the Performance Essential Tool Kit,
style 70-1014A, which includes the following:
a) 3, 4, 5 and 6mm Allen wrenches
b) flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers
c) tire levers and patch kit
d) double ended spoke wrench
e) adjustable crescent wrench
f) Cordura pouch - which is a tool roll that rolls up to
attach securely under your seat.
Under the HTS, goods put up in sets for retail sale are
classified as explained below. Classification is based on the
essential character of the set. The essential character of this
set is found in the items classifiable under the various hand tool
provisions of headings 8202 to 8205 inclusive. These items
constitute a sub-set which meet the criteria required for
classification in heading 8206.00.0000 as tool sets. Heading
8206.00.0000 requires that duty be applied to that item in the tool
set subject to the highest rate of duty.
The applicable HTS subheading for the Performance Essential
Tool Kit will be 8204.12.0000, as derived from heading
8206.00.0000, which provides for adjustable wrenches. The rate of
duty will be 9% ad valorem.
The tool roll which is classifiable in 4202.92.9025, HTS,
falls within textile category designation 670. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of Taiwan are
subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes, to obtain
the most current information available, we suggest that you check,
close to the time of shipment, the Status Report On Current Import
Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs
Service, which is available for inspection at your local Customs
office.
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