CLA-2-82:RR:NC:1:118 I80460
Mr. Steve Enderson
Byrnes & Co.
100 Rollins Road
Millbrae, CA 94030
RE: The tariff classification of the “Coachmen/Wooden Standard Kit” from India.
Dear Mr. Enderson:
In your letter dated April 8, 2002, on behalf of your client Colorado Angler Supply Inc., Millbrae, CA, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample that you submitted with your request will be returned to you as requested.
You have described your sample as the “Coachmen/Wooden Standard Kit”, number 797. It consists of a fitted wooden case packed with brass and steel tools for making artificial flies (lures). The individual items are described as:
? Visa “AA” #103 - made of iron, which holds the fishing hook
? Flat base #111 - made of iron, which holds the vise
? Hackle plier #301 - made of iron, which holds the hackle for fly tying
? Bobbin #405 - made of 60% iron and 40% brass, which holds thread and spool
? Threader #408 - made of 20% iron and 80% brass, which puts thread through a bobbin tube
? Bodkin #702 - made of 25% iron and 75% brass, which is an applicator for glue on fly heads
? Whip finisher #503 - made of 40% iron and 60% brass, which makes knots on fly heads
? Dubbing twister #509 - made of 40% iron and 60% brass, which twists material of the fly
? Scissors #251 - made of stainless steel
You have requested a ruling for this kit with and without the standard scissors (#251).
The applicable subheading for the “Coachmen/Wooden Standard Kit”, without the scissors, will be 8206.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), which provides for tools of two or more of the headings of 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale. Heading 8206 requires that duty be applied to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty. The article in this set subject to the highest rate of duty is the pliers, classifiable in subheading 8203.20.6060, HTS, which provides for files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, perforating punches and similar handtools, and base metal parts thereof: pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, perforating punches and similar tools, and parts thereof: other: other (except parts) other. The rate of duty will be 12¢/doz. + 5.5% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the “Coachmen/Wooden Standard Kit”, with the scissors, will be 8206.00.0000, HTS, which provides for tools of two or more of the headings of 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale. Heading 8206 requires that duty be applied to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty. The article in this set subject to the highest rate of duty is the scissors, classifiable in subheading 8213.00.9000, HTS, which provides for scissors, tailors’ shears and similar shears, and blades and other base metal parts thereof: valued over $1.75/dozen: other (including parts). The duty rate will be 4.4¢ each + 4.4% 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 Kathy Campanelli at 646-733-3021.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division