The tariff classification of a paper towel rack from Taiwan

N018335 October 19, 2007 CLA-2-83:OT:RR:NC:N1:121 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8302.50.0000 Ms. Francine Ramsey Hampton Direct Inc. 350 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a paper towel rack from Taiwan Dear Ms. Ramsey: In your letter dated September 28, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is described as a Cabinet Door Paper Towel Holder (SKU# 63020). It is made of chrome-plated steel wire that is bent in the shape of a horizontal “U” and hangs from a top bracket that fits over a cabinet door. It measures approximately 11-3/4 inches long by 4 inches wide and is used to hold and store one standard paper towel roll. The applicable subheading for the paper towel rack will be 8302.50.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles…, hat-racks, hat pegs, brackets and similar fixtures, and parts thereof. The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Barbara Kaiser at 646-733-3024. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division