The tariff classification of an arm bolt from China.

N066719 July 6, 2009 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:1:118 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7318.15.8085 Ms. Kelly Stankey Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. One Ashley Way Arcadia, WI 54612 RE: The tariff classification of an arm bolt from China. Dear Ms. Stankey: In your letter dated June 24, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You refer to item number 74914 as a Flip Flop Arm Bolt. You state that it is constructed of steel and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic. The steel shank of this fastener is fully threaded and has a diameter greater than 6mm. The item is used to fasten the arm to the frame of a sofa by turning the ABS plastic head. The applicable subheading for the Flip Flop Arm Bolt will be 7318.15.8085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 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: other. The duty rate will be 8.5% ad valorem. 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 Kathy Campanelli at (646) 733-3021. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division