CLA-2-42:G32 D84030
Mr. John W. Whitaker
O'Neill & Whitaker, Inc.
1809 Baltimore Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64108
RE: The tariff classification of a Business Card Holder from China
Dear Mr. Whitaker:
In your letter dated October 13, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client GFSI, Inc.,
9700 Commerce, Lenexa, KS 66219.
The prospective sample submitted for our review is Style No.
S957, Leather Business Card Holder. The sample measures
approximately 4 inches x 6 inches when open, and have on each
side a slip pocket compartment. When closed, the holder measures
approximately 3 inches x 4 inches with a slip pocket compartment
on the front.
Please be advised that your sample will be returned to the
above address.
The applicable subheading for the Business Card Holder will
be 4202.31.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for articles of a kind normally carried in
the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather, of
composition leather or of patent leather, other. The rate of
duty will be 8 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.
Sincerely,
William J. LUEBKERT
Port Director
Philadelphia, PA