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The tariff classification of screws from China.
Issued July 29, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7318.14.1030, 7318.15.6030
Headings: 7318
Product description
The diameter of each screw is 4.826 mm and the lengths are 12.7 mm and 9.525 mm, respectively. Style 2163-2 has a slotted hex head with a notched point. You have stated that it is a self-tapping screw. Style 2163-3, has a hex slotted washer head.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the self-tapping screw, style 2163-2, will be 7318.14.1030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers, (including spring washers) and similar articles of iron or steel: threaded articles: self-tapping screws: having shanks or threads with a diameter of less than 6 mm: of stainless steel. The applicable subheading for the screw, style 2163-3, will be 7318.15.6030, HTS, which provides for screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers, (including spring washers) and similar articles of iron or steel: threaded articles: other screws and bolts, whether or not with their nuts or washers: having shanks or threads with a diameter of less than 6 mm: of stainless steel.
Full text
NY E82249 July 29, 1999 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:1:118 E82249 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7318.14.1030; 7318.15.6030 Mr. Omar Nibungco Yamato Customs Brokers U.S.A., Inc. 920 N. Dillon Drive Wood Dale, IL 60191 RE: The tariff classification of screws from China. Dear Mr. Nibungco: In your letter dated May 7, 1999, which was originally sent to Chicago and was received by this office on July 12, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Senior Industries, Wood Dale, IL. You state that the two samples submitted, styles 2163-2 and 2163-3, are screws that are made of Chinese grade stainless steel. The diameter of each screw is 4.826 mm and the lengths are 12.7 mm and 9.525 mm, respectively. Style 2163-2 has a slotted hex head with a notched point. You have stated that it is a self-tapping screw. Style 2163-3, has a hex slotted washer head. The applicable subheading for the self-tapping screw, style 2163-2, will be 7318.14.1030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers, (including spring washers) and similar articles of iron or steel: threaded articles: self-tapping screws: having shanks or threads with a diameter of less than 6 mm: of stainless steel. The duty rate will be 6.2% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the screw, style 2163-3, will be 7318.15.6030, HTS, which provides for screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers, (including spring washers) and similar articles of iron or steel: threaded articles: other screws and bolts, whether or not with their nuts or washers: having shanks or threads with a diameter of less than 6 mm: of stainless steel. The duty rate will be 6.2% ad valorem. Consideration was given to classifying this product under subheading 7318.15.4000, HTS, as you have suggested. However, these fasteners are not machine screws. 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 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 Kathy Campanelli at 212-637-7025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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