NY a82511: The tariff classification of Stylmark (Metal Marker) from France

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	NY A82511

May 13, 1996

CLA-2-32:RR:NC:FC:236 A82511  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3213.90.0000

Mr. Eric Herv'e Chapalain
C&M Marking Process, Inc.
620 Jones Street. #602
San Francisco, CA 94102


RE:	The tariff classification of  Stylmark (Metal Marker) from France

Dear Mr. Chapalain:

	In your letter dated April 3, 1996,  you requested a tariff classification ruling.

	The sample submitted, Stylmark is a metal marker in various colors, shaped in the form of a tube with a ball point.  The item is used to permanently mark rough surfaces.

	The applicable subheading for the Stylmark will be 3212.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for artists', students' or signboard painters' colors, modifying tints, amusement colors and the like, in tablets, tubes, jars, bottles, pans or in similar forms or packings: Other.  The rate of duty will be 3.4 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.  If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist V. Gualario at 212-466-5744.



								Sincerely,



								Roger J. Silvestri
								Director
								National Commodity
								Specialist Division