The tariff classification of hardware from Taiwan
Issued August 27, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8302.10.6030
Headings: 8302
Product description
They are made from steel and plated with brass. The items are packaged in a plastic bag as a set with several screws. They will be used for doors, chests and toolboxes.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the hinges will be 8302.10.6030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like, hinges, of iron or steel, of aluminm or of zinc, other, suitable for interior and exterior doors.
Full text
NY E86205 August 27, 1999 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:113 E86205 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8302.10.6030 Mr. Daniel Grieszmer Hillman Fastener 10590 Hamilton Avenue P.O. Box 31012 Cincinnati, OH 45231-0012 RE: The tariff classification of hardware from Taiwan Dear Mr. Grieszmer: In your letter dated August 12, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples you provided are non-mortise hinges, 2 ½ inches, 3 inches and 3 ½ inches in size. They are made from steel and plated with brass. The items are packaged in a plastic bag as a set with several screws. They will be used for doors, chests and toolboxes. The applicable subheading for the hinges will be 8302.10.6030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like, hinges, of iron or steel, of aluminm or of zinc, other, suitable for interior and exterior doors. The rate of duty will be 3.5 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 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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