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The tariff classification of carabiner clips from China.
Issued June 27, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7616.99.5075
Headings: 7616
Product description
The clips are D-clips made of lightweight aluminum. They are not intended for climbing.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this product will be 7616.99.5075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of aluminum, other, other, other, articles of wire.
Full text
NY J86363 June 27, 2003 CLA-2-76:RR:NC:N1:113 J86363 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7616.99.5075 Ms. Cheryl Santos CVS/Pharmacy One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of carabiner clips from China. Dear Ms. Santos: In your letter dated June 17, 2003, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The samples you provided are three carabiner clips on a blister card. The clips are D-clips made of lightweight aluminum. They are not intended for climbing. The applicable subheading for this product will be 7616.99.5075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of aluminum, other, other, other, articles of wire. The general rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R.). 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 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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