NY 844576

August 30, 1989

CLA-2-83:S:N:N1:113-844576

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8302.49.6090

Mr. Steven A. Ramos
Samsonite Corporation
11200 East Forty-Fifth Avenue
Denver, Colorado, 80239

RE: The tariff classification of luggage parts from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Ramos:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : August 14, 1989

DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : 1. Handle cap of zinc - part number 9210068520

for use on luggage.

2. Handle cap of zinc - part number 9210069520
for use on luggage.

3. Handle cap of zinc - part number 9210070520
for use on luggage.

4. Handle cap of zinc - part number 9210072520
for use on luggage.

HTS PROVISION : All four items are provided for as other fittings

of zinc.

HTS SUBHEADING : All four items are classified in Subheading

8302.49.6090.

RATE OF DUTY : The rate of duty for all four items will be 5.7

percent ad valorem.

A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport