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The tariff classification of modular system shelving and racking from South Africa.
Issued October 23, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9403.60.8080, 9403.20.0020
Headings: 9403
Product description
The merchandise to be imported consists of modular system shelving and racking. The shelving and racking will be in finished component form, which will be assembled for the customer. The units feature a boltless design that provides for easy assembly without nuts, bolts or shelf clips; all that is needed is a hammer or mallet. The shelving system is available in wood, steel or square wire mesh decking. The steel components have an iron phosphate pre-treatment followed by a baked epoxy powder coated finish.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the modular system shelving and racking, if made of metal, will be 9403.20.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Other metal furniture, Other: Counters, lockers, racks, display cases, shelves, partitions and similar fixtures. The applicable subheading for the modular system shelving and racking, if made of wood, will be 9403.60.8080, HTS, which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Other wooden furniture: Other, Other.
Full text
NY I87283 October 23, 2002 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:SP:233 I87283 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9403.20.0020; 9403.60.8080 Mr. Alan Krost Krost Bros USA Inc. 1406 Grovehurst Drive Alpharetta, GA 30022 RE: The tariff classification of modular system shelving and racking from South Africa. Dear Mr. Krost: In your letter dated October 10, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise to be imported consists of modular system shelving and racking. The shelving and racking will be in finished component form, which will be assembled for the customer. The units feature a boltless design that provides for easy assembly without nuts, bolts or shelf clips; all that is needed is a hammer or mallet. The shelving system is available in wood, steel or square wire mesh decking. The steel components have an iron phosphate pre-treatment followed by a baked epoxy powder coated finish. The applicable subheading for the modular system shelving and racking, if made of metal, will be 9403.20.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Other metal furniture, Other: Counters, lockers, racks, display cases, shelves, partitions and similar fixtures.” The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the modular system shelving and racking, if made of wood, will be 9403.60.8080, HTS, which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Other wooden furniture: Other, Other.” The rate of duty 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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