CLA-2-69:S:N:N3:227 886248
Mr. Joe Schmid
JS International
Custom House Broker
110 West Ocean Blvd. Suite 307
Long Beach, CA 90802
RE: The tariff classification of ceramic memo holders from Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Schmid:
In your letter dated May 12, 1993, on behalf of your client,
Gift Creations, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The samples submitted are several small household memo holders which
consist of magnets of barium ferrite (ceramic) that are affixed to front
covers of metal, ceramic and plastics. In addition, one of these magnetic
memo holders also possesses a clipping mechanism for securing the notes. It
is to be noted that the essential character of these articles is imparted by
their magnetic portions.
The applicable subheading for these ceramic memo holders will be
6912.00.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other household articles of ceramic. 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