C83645 C8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of steel doors from Mexico

Issued February 17, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 7308.30.1000, 7308.30.5050

Headings: 7308

Product description

As indicated by the submitted literature, the merchandise in question is described as carbon steel and stainless steel ballistic resistant doors. These doors are designed for use in banks, prisons, hospitals and nuclear power facilities, and are able to resist damage from fire and explosion.

Full text

NY C83645 February 17, 1998 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:1: 112 C83645 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7308.30.1000; 7308.30.5050 Mr. Joel A. Rios Corrigan Dispatch Company Box 1072 1623 Industrial Blvd. Hidalgo, TX 78557-1072 RE: The tariff classification of steel doors from Mexico Dear Mr. Rios: In your letter dated December 29, 1997, on behalf of Overly de Mexico, S. De R.L., you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted literature, the merchandise in question is described as carbon steel and stainless steel ballistic resistant doors. These doors are designed for use in banks, prisons, hospitals and nuclear power facilities, and are able to resist damage from fire and explosion. The applicable tariff provision for the stainless steel ballistic resistant doors will be 7308.30.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors: Of stainless steel. The general rate of duty will be 2 percent ad valorem. The applicable tariff provision for the carbon steel ballistic resistant doors will be 7308.30.5050, HTSUSA, which provides for doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors: Other. The general rate of duty will be 1.4 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 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 David Curran at 212-466-5680. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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