The tariff classification of gate fittings and a hinge from China

N191814 November 15, 2011 CLA-2-83:OT:RR:NC:N1:121 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8302.10.6090; 8302.49.6085 Ms. Elizabeth B. Ames Merchants Metals, Inc. D/b/a ADC Manufacturing 900 Ashwood Parkway, Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30338-4780 RE: The tariff classification of gate fittings and a hinge from China Dear Ms. Ames: In your letter dated October 31, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A copy of the merchandise catalogue with pictures of the articles was submitted. Product number C2360 is described as a Pressed Steel-Galvanized Gate Hinge. The hinge connects the gate to the fence, allowing a limited angle of rotation so that the gate can open and close. Product number C2317 is described as a Pressed Steel-Galvanized Fork Latch Assembly. It is a latching device that attaches to a gate and enables the gate to be joined with a fence when closed. The fork latch is used on many types of gates. Product number C6422 is described as a Malleable Iron Cantilever Roller. It attaches to the bottom of a cantilever and functions to allow the gate to roll open and closed. The cantilever roller is used on large industrial gates. Product number C16229 is described as a Pressed Steel Single Wheel Carrier. It is comprised of a wheel and the steel mounting assembly that connects the wheel to the gate. It functions to allow the gate to roll open and closed. The single wheel carrier is used on large residential and industrial gates. The applicable subheading for the steel gate hinge will be 8302.10.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases…hinges, and parts thereof, of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc, other, other. The rate of duty will be 3.5 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the steel fork latch assembly, iron cantilever roller and steel single wheel carrier will be 8302.49.6085, HTSUS, which provides for base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases…other mountings, fittings and similar articles, and parts thereof, other, other, of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc, other, other. The rate of duty will be 5.7 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/. Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on the pressed steel scroll. Your request for a classification ruling should include a sample of the decorative scroll. If you decide to resubmit your request, please include all of the material that we have returned to you and mail your request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Customs Information Exchange, 10th Floor, One Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10119, attn: Binding Rulings Section. 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