The tariff classification of plastic coated wire from China.

N045071 December 12, 2008 CLA-2-72:OT:RR:NC:1:117 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7217.90.1000 Ms. Tania Balog Ranko Balog Co. P.O. Box 92916 Los Angeles, CA 90009-2916 RE: The tariff classification of plastic coated wire from China. Dear Ms. Balog: In your letter dated November 4, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Merrick Engineering, Inc. A sample was included with your submission and will be returned as you requested. The item you plan to import is plastic coated carbon steel wire imported in coils. This wire is used in the production of garment hangers. The applicable subheading for the plastic coated wire will be 7217.90.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for wire of iron or nonalloy steel, other, coated with plastics. 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 Mary Ellen Laker at (646) 733-3020. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division