CLA-2-83:S:N:N1:113-844573
Mr. Steven A. Ramos
Samsonite Corporation
11200 East Forty-Fifth Avenue
Denver, Colorado, 80239
RE: The tariff classification of luggage parts from Taiwan, Canada, and
China.
Dear Mr. Ramos:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of
Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : August 14, 1989
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : 1. Model 9110156550, Zinc lift lever for
luggage. (Taiwan)
2. Model 9130004520, Zinc "slide saturn" for
luggage. (Canada)
3. Model 9200253550, Zinc handle T-bar
subassembly for luggage. (Taiwan)
4. Model 9200332008, Split leather handle,
classic laureate for luggage. (China)
5. Model 9200332474, Split leather handle,
classic laureate for luggage. (China)
HTS PROVISION : 1. Other fittings of iron or steel, of
aluminum or of zinc for luggage.
2. Parts of base metal for locks.
3. Other fittings of iron or steel, of
aluminum or of zinc for luggage.
4. Other articles of leather.
5. Other articles of leather.
HTS SUBHEADING : 1. 8302.49.6090
2. 8301.60.0000
3. 8302.49.6090
4. 4205.00.8000
5. 4205.00.8000
RATE OF DUTY : 1. 5.7 percent ad valorem
2. 5.7 percent ad valorem
3. 5.7 percent ad valorem
4. Free
5. Free
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