E81827 E8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of padlocks from China

Issued May 12, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8301.10.6000, 8301.10.9000, 8301.10.8000, 8301.10.5000, 8301.10.4000, 8301.10.2000

Headings: 8301

Product description

The merchandise is a number of brass, stainless steel, and laminated padlocks. The padlocks are key-operated and measure from 25 mm to 65 mm in width. Some may be of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, and some may not be.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, not over 3.8 cm in width, will be 8301.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, not over 3. The applicable subheading for the padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width, will be 8301.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 3. The applicable subheading for the padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 6.4 cm in width, will be 8301.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 6. The applicable subheading for the padlocks, of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, not over 3.8 cm in width, will be 8301.10.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks, of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, not over 3. The applicable subheading for the padlocks, of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width, will be 8301.10.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks, of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 3. The applicable subheading for the padlocks, of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 6.4 cm in width, will be 8301.10.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks, of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 6.

Full text

NY E81827 May 12, 1999 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:113 E81827 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8301.10.2000; 8301.10.4000; 8301.10.5000; 8301.10.6000; 8301.10.8000; 8301.10.9000 Ms. Deborah C. Knutson Marine Hydraulic Engineering Co., Inc. Rockland Industrial Park Rockland, ME 04841 RE: The tariff classification of padlocks from China Dear Ms. Knutson: In your letter dated April 30, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a number of brass, stainless steel, and laminated padlocks. The padlocks are key-operated and measure from 25 mm to 65 mm in width. Some may be of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, and some may not be. The applicable subheading for the padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, not over 3.8 cm in width, will be 8301.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, not over 3.8 cm in width. The rate of duty will be 2.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width, will be 8301.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width. The rate of duty will be 3.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 6.4 cm in width, will be 8301.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 6.4 cm in width. The rate of duty will be 3.6 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the padlocks, of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, not over 3.8 cm in width, will be 8301.10.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks, of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, not over 3.8 cm in width. The rate of duty will be 6.1 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the padlocks, of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width, will be 8301.10.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks, of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width. The rate of duty will be 4.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the padlocks, of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 6.4 cm in width, will be 8301.10.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks, of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 6.4 cm in width. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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