CLA-2-96:RR:NC:2:231 D83455
Ms. Tammy Locke
Wholesale Supply Company, Inc.
International Department
7100 Service Merchandise Drive
Brentwood, TN 37027
RE: The tariff classification of a cigar lighter and punch set
from China.
Dear Ms. Locke:
In your letter, dated October 2, 1998, you have requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The product, item DD1006EBG, is a two piece set comprised of
a cigar shaped lighter and a matching cigar punch that perforates
cigars for drawing. The cigar lighter and punch set are chrome
plated and of zinc alloy. The lighter uses butane (not included)
and is refillable. The sample is herewith returned, as per your
request.
The applicable subheading for the cigar lighter and punch
set, item DD1006EBG, will be 9613.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for cigarette
lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or
electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, pocket
lighters, gas fueled, refillable. The rate of duty will be 9
percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 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 Ralph
Conte at (212) 466-5759.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division