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The tariff classification of a key ring from China
Issued July 12, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7907.00.6000
Headings: 7907
Product description
The merchandise concerned is a Teardrop Shaped Two-Toned Keychain (Item #CG-3014). The key ring is composed of a steel split wire ring, a zinc alloy connector and a zinc alloy attachment. The entire article measures approximately 3 1/2 inches long and is 1 1/4 inches wide. The metal in each article that predominates by weight is zinc.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the key ring will be 7907.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of zinc, other.
Full text
N171835 July 12, 2011 CLA-2-79:OT:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7907.00.6000 Mr. Daniel N. Paull Purchasing Manager Sutter’s Mill Specialties 2249 West Fairmont Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 RE: The tariff classification of a key ring from China Dear Mr. Paull: In your letter which was received by this office on June 21, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise concerned is a Teardrop Shaped Two-Toned Keychain (Item #CG-3014). The key ring is composed of a steel split wire ring, a zinc alloy connector and a zinc alloy attachment. The entire article measures approximately 3 1/2 inches long and is 1 1/4 inches wide. The metal in each article that predominates by weight is zinc. The applicable subheading for the key ring will be 7907.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of zinc, other. The rate of duty will be 3 percent 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 Ann Taub at (646) 733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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