The tariff classification of a compass and a ruler from ChinaDear Mr. Dichter: In your letter dated September August 17, 1994, on behalf of Creative Plastic Industries, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling and marking advise. Item # 3005 is called General Issimo - The Ruler. This is an expandable 6" to 12" ruler. This ruler can extend to let you draw or measure up to 12 inches. Item # 3006 is called Christopher Compass. This is an adjustable compass. The legs spread apart so you can draw a circle up to 6 inches in diameter. A pencil is included. The applicable subheading for Items # 3005 a ruler will be 9017.80.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments; instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand; parts and accessories thereof: other instruments. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Items # 3006 a compass will be
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The tariff classification of a compass and a ruler from ChinaDear Mr. Dichter: In your letter dated September August 17, 1994, on behalf of Creative Plastic Industries, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling and marking advise. Item # 3005 is called General Issimo - The Ruler. This is an expandable 6" to 12" ruler. This ruler can extend to let you draw or measure up to 12 inches. Item # 3006 is called Christopher Compass. This is an adjustable compass. The legs spread apart so you can draw a circle up to 6 inches in diameter. A pencil is included. The applicable subheading for Items # 3005 a ruler will be 9017.80.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments; instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand; parts and accessories thereof: other instruments. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Items # 3006 a compass will be
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CBP Ruling 802297 (9017800000): The tariff classification of a compass and a ruler from ChinaDear Mr. Dichter: In your letter dated September August 17, 1994, on behalf of Creative Plastic Industries, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling and marking advise. Item # 3005 is called General Issimo - The Ruler. This is an expandable 6" to 12" ruler. This ruler can extend to let you draw or measure up to 12 inches. Item # 3006 is called Christopher Compass. This is an adjustable compass. The legs spread apart so you can draw a circle up to 6 inches in diameter. A pencil is included. The applicable subheading for Items # 3005 a ruler will be 9017.80.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments; instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand; parts and accessories thereof: other instruments. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Items # 3006 a compass will be
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