CLA-2-82:S:N:N3:119 881515
Ms. Virginia Tankersley
508 B 7th St. SE
Cullman, AL 35055
RE: The tariff classification of embroidery scissors from
Pakistan
Dear Ms. Tankersley:
In your letter dated December 16, 1992, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The sample scissors you submitted are 4 3/4 inches in overall
length and have very fine pointed cutting blades that measure
approximately 1 1/4 inches. The cutting blades are kept open by
a spring type handle formed by the extension of the handle part
of the blades into two flexible leaves that are hooked together
at the end. Based on the information you have furnished, the
scissors are to be sold in fabric and craft shops and will be
used as seam rippers and embroidery snips. The scissors are
valued well over $1.75 per dozen.
The applicable subheading for the embroidery scissors will
be 8213.00.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for scissors... valued over $1.75 per
dozen... other. The rate of duty will be 10 cents each plus 10
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.
The sample is being returned as you requested.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport