NY a86138: The tariff classification of a Shaving Set from Germany

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                            NY A86138

                         August 19, 1996


CLA-2-82:R:N4:119 A86138  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8212.10.0000  

Ms. Patricia Farrell
Export-Import Services, Inc.
900 Route 9
Woodbridge, NJ 07095-1003

RE:  The tariff classification of a Shaving Set from Germany

Dear Ms. Farrell:

     In your letter dated July 29, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Victoria U.S. Ltd, Port
Washington, NY 11050.  

     The article to be imported is a shaving set consisting of a stand which
holds a razor, a shaving brush and a bowl.  The components may be made of
chrome, brass or marble.  The component value breakdown you furnished is as
follows: brush $16.80, razor $12.60, bowl $4.80 and stand $3.60.

     Based on paragraph 3(b) of the General Rules of Interpretation,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, the article is considered
to be a set whose essential character is imparted by the razor.  The
complete set will therefore be classified under the razor provision.

     The applicable subheading for the Shaving Set will be 8212.10.0000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for 
razors.  The duty rate will be 0.2 cent each plus 0.6 percent ad valorem. 
The specific rate (0.2 cent) applies to each component of the set.
     
     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the
Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     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.

     If you have any questions pertaining to this matter, please contact
National Import Specialist Jacques Preston of this office at (212) 466-
5488.

     The sample is being returned to your office as requested.

                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                   Roger J. Silvestri
                                   Director
                                   National Commodity
                                 Specialist Division