53 What will a travel kit, imported into the U.S. from Singapore, qualify for under the U.S. – Singapore Free Trade Agreement if it is classified under HTS 9605.00.0000, and contains components that originate in the U.S. or Singapore except for the following non-originating items? A plastic case classified under HTS 3923.10 Sewing thread classified under HTS 5204.20 Sewing needles classified under HTS 7319.90 Toothpaste classified under HTS 3306.10 A toothbrush classified under HTS 9603.21
A. A preferential duty rate of FREE
B. A preferential duty rate of 2%
C. Preferential treatment because it has non-originating components
D. No preferential treatment because the non-originating toothbrush classified in HTS 9603.21 does not make the tariff shift required by the specific rule of origin
E. No preferential treatment because the non-originating plastic case classified in HTS 3923.10 does not make the tariff shift required by the specific rule of origin
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The Answer is: D
Citation: General Note 25(b)(iii); General Note 25(o), Chapter 96, Rule 9
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