CLA-2-92:RR:NC:2:227 D82867
Mr. Tim Parsons
Parsons Trading
5 Thunderbird Drive
Novato, CA 94949-5883
RE: The tariff classification of a tubular covering for a duck
call from China.
Dear Mr. Parsons:
In your letter dated September 22, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling. Sample is being returned as
requested.
The submitted sample is a cylindrical-shaped neoprene tube,
measuring nearly 2 inches long, which is designed to be fitted
tightly around a hunter's duck call. It can be used to float the
duck call if inadvertently dropped in water and insulate the
article to protect the interior reed from freezing in below zero
weather conditions.
The applicable subheading for the duck call's tubular
covering will be 9209.99.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other parts and
accessories of musical instruments...pitch pipes of all kinds.
The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
It is noted that subheading 9209.99.8000, HTS, which is not
correlated with any category number, is subject to neither quota
nor visa restrictions.
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 George
Kalkines at 212-466-5794.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division