CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:221 A88133
Mr. Christopher L. Thayer
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
26th and Gillham Road No. 376
Kansas, Missouri 64141
RE: The tariff classification of a computer mouse pad from
Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Thayer:
In your letter dated September 30, 1996, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The base of the mouse pad is composed of a natural cellular
rubber covered on one side with a knit fabric material. The
rubber/fabric combination weighs over 1,500 grams per square
meter and contains not more than 50 percent by weight of the
textile material. A transparent plastic cover, which provides
the working surface for the mouse, is glued along one edge of the
mouse pad. This cover can be lifted so that pictures or cards
can be placed under it. The mouse pad is approximately 11 inches
by 8 1/2 inches. The corners are rounded. The weight and value
of the rubber base far exceed the weight and value of the plastic
cover. As you requested, your sample is being returned.
The applicable subheading for the mouse pad will be
4016.99.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber,
other than hard rubber: other: of natural rubber, other. The
rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Joan
Mazzola at 212-466-5580.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division