The tariff classification of a fastener from Korea
Issued August 22, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7318.16.0085, 7318.15.8065
Headings: 7318
Product description
You have described your sample as a hex head cap screw, 0.500-13 x 1.00 inch in dimension. Under the head of the fastener is a washer face. The cap screw will be imported with a nut. Both the screw and the nut are made of steel.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the cap screw will be 7318.15.8065, 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: other screws and bolts, whether or not with their nuts or washers: other: having shanks or threads with a diameter of 6 mm or more: other: other: with hexagonal heads: other. The applicable subheading for the nut will be 7318.16.0085, 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: nuts: other: other.
Full text
NY I85085 August 22, 2002 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:1:118 I85085 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7318.15.8065; 7318.16.0085 Mr. Bernard D. Liberati Morris Friedman & Co. 325 Chestnut Street (Suite 415) Philadelphia, PA 19106-3883 RE: The tariff classification of a fastener from Korea Dear Mr. Liberati: In your letter dated August 16, 2002, on behalf of your client B & G Manufacturing Co., Hatfield, PA, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have described your sample as a hex head cap screw, 0.500-13 x 1.00 inch in dimension. Under the head of the fastener is a washer face. The cap screw will be imported with a nut. Both the screw and the nut are made of steel. The applicable subheading for the cap screw will be 7318.15.8065, 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: other screws and bolts, whether or not with their nuts or washers: other: having shanks or threads with a diameter of 6 mm or more: other: other: with hexagonal heads: other. The duty rate will be 8.5% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the nut will be 7318.16.0085, 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: nuts: other: other. The duty rate will be free. 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 Kathy Campanelli at 646-733-3021. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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