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The tariff classification of towel hooks from China
Issued December 31, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8302.50.0000
Headings: 8302
Product description
The merchandise is a packaged set of three over-the-door single towel hooks (item number 67672). The hooks are composed of chrome-plated iron with a plastic knob. Each hook measures approximately 2¾ inches high by 1 inch wide by 2½ inches deep. They fit on doors measuring up to ¾ inch thick and will be used for hanging towels in the bathroom or aprons and dish towels in the kitchen.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the towel hooks will be 8302.50.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for hat-racks, hat pegs, brackets and similar fixtures, and parts thereof, of base metal.
Full text
N086543 December 31, 2009 CLA-2-83:OT:RR:NC:N1:121 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8302.50.0000 Ms. Janet Pendris Hampton Direct 291 Hurricane Lane P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of towel hooks from China Dear Ms. Pendris: In your letter dated November 23, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted will be returned to you as requested. The merchandise is a packaged set of three over-the-door single towel hooks (item number 67672). The hooks are composed of chrome-plated iron with a plastic knob. Each hook measures approximately 2¾ inches high by 1 inch wide by 2½ inches deep. They fit on doors measuring up to ¾ inch thick and will be used for hanging towels in the bathroom or aprons and dish towels in the kitchen. The applicable subheading for the towel hooks will be 8302.50.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for hat-racks, hat pegs, brackets and similar fixtures, and parts thereof, of base metal. 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
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