&&The product is a barber razor. It is made of a steel blade arm, featuring a mechanism to secure a blade, hinged to a case that forms a handle when the razor is open for use. The product is available with different blade holding mechanisms as well as different handle materials.

&&In your request for an Advance Ruling you proposed tariff classification under 8212.10.00.00. This tariff classification number is correct.&&&&As per definition found in Memorandum D19-13-2 and the purpose of the product, it is not a knife of heading 82.11 nor a weapon. Consequently, it is excluded from being classified under Tariff item 9898.00.00. As per Note 1 to Chapter 82, this Chapter covers articles with a blade. According to General Note (B) to Section XV and General Notes to Chapter 82, that product remains in the Chapter even if fitted with non-metallic handle. Considering the terms and Explanatory Note (1) to heading 82.12, the product is covered by this heading.