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The tariff classification of Tom Thumb Bit for horses from China
Issued April 2, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8302.49.4000
Headings: 8302
Product description
The merchandise is the Tom Thumb Bit. The bit is made of steel and copper. It is imported by itself, with no other components or parts. You indicate that you may also import bits made of 100 percent steel.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the bits of steel or steel and copper will be 8302.49.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for .
Full text
NY A81867 April 2, 1996 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:GI:113 A81867 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8302.49.4000 Mr. Walter M. Burt Intertrade Industries P.O. Box 101896 Ft. Worth, TX 76185 RE: The tariff classification of Tom Thumb Bit for horses from China Dear Mr. Burt: In your letter dated March 15, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is the Tom Thumb Bit. The bit is made of steel and copper. It is imported by itself, with no other components or parts. You indicate that you may also import bits made of 100 percent steel. The applicable subheading for the bits of steel or steel and copper will be 8302.49.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for ... saddlery ... other, harness and saddlery or riding-bridle hardware, other. The duty rate will be 2.5 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 James Smyth at 212-466-2084. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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