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The tariff classification of padlock components from Japan.

Issued December 31, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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80 804616 (December 31, 1996)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 7320.20.5015, 8538.90.8080, 8544.51.8000

Headings: 8538, 7320, 8544

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The tariff classification of padlock components from Japan.

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NY 804616 December 31, 1996 CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:112-804616 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7320.20.5015; 8544.51.8000; 8538.90.8080 Ms. Rebecca Sloan Atlanta Customs Brokers 5099 Southridge Parkway, Suite 116 Atlanta, Georgia 30349 RE: The tariff classification of padlock components from Japan. Dear Ms Sloan: DATE OF INQUIRY : December 2, 1994 ON BEHALF OF : Honda All-Lock Manufacturing Co., Inc. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : 1 - Helical Springs made of iron or steel. 2 - Harness Group 3 - Solenoid Group 4 - Electrical Unit Group 5 - Parts of Padlocks/Locks HTS PROVISION: 1 - Helical Springs HTS 7320.20.5015 - The rate of duty is 5.7 percent ad valorem. 2 - Harness Group HTS 8544.51.8000 - The rate of duty is 5.3 percent ad valorem. 3 - Solenoid Group HTS 8538.90.8080 - The rate of duty is 5.3 percent ad valorem. 4 & 5 Electrical Unit Group including Parts of Padlocks/Locks Need detailed descriptive literature or information of the components being imported. A schematic(s) or blueprint(s) would be helpful, indicating what these items look like. Furnish a sample(s) of the components. 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. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport

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