The tariff classification of down rods from China or Taiwan.
Issued September 18, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7306.30.5055
Headings: 7306
Product description
The product to be imported is described as a down rod for a ceiling fan. This carbon steel welded pipe/tube is available in various lengths, depending on customer preference. Produced with outside diameters ranging from 20.82 mm to 21.33 mm, these pipes can have wall thicknesses from 1.77 mm to 2.15 mm. The down rod has two holes drilled on each end and extends from the ceiling bracket to the top of the fan. These rods may come in a painted or plated finish.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the down rods will be 7306.30.5055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, open seamed or welded, riveted or similarly closed), of iron or steel, other, welded, of circular cross section, of iron or nonalloy steel, having a wall thickness of 1.
Full text
N073243 September 18, 2009 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:1:117 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7306.30.5055 Ms. Toni Garcia Air Comfort Products 8100 W. Florissant St. Louis, MO 63136 RE: The tariff classification of down rods from China or Taiwan. Dear Ms. Garcia: In your letter dated August 21, 2009 you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative sample was submitted with your request and will be retained by this office. The product to be imported is described as a down rod for a ceiling fan. This carbon steel welded pipe/tube is available in various lengths, depending on customer preference. Produced with outside diameters ranging from 20.82 mm to 21.33 mm, these pipes can have wall thicknesses from 1.77 mm to 2.15 mm. The down rod has two holes drilled on each end and extends from the ceiling bracket to the top of the fan. These rods may come in a painted or plated finish. The applicable subheading for the down rods will be 7306.30.5055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, open seamed or welded, riveted or similarly closed), of iron or steel, other, welded, of circular cross section, of iron or nonalloy steel, having a wall thickness of 1.65 mm or more, other, other, other, other. 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
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