CBP Ruling N201520 — The tariff classification of hooks from China

Tariff classification

Headings: 8302

Product description

The merchandise under consideration is two wall-mounted hooks, identified as “The Big Hooker” and “The Little Hooker.” Each is a made of base metal with a powder coated finish and consists of three main components: a wall plate which mounts to the wall, an arm that hooks into and extends outward from the wall plate, and an adjustable three-tine prong that attaches to the arm. Also included are two bolts and nuts that attach the prong to the arm, and two screws that mount the wall plate to the wall. Each hook is fully adjustable; the prong tilts up or down and the arm swings sideways. Research on www.skullhooker.com indicates that The Big Hooker and The Little Hooker are designed and sold as a means of mounting animal skulls and antlers onto a wall. The three-tine prong fits into the natural holes and crevices inherent in the back of all skulls and eliminates the need to drill into the skull. The Little Hooker is designed for smaller game, such as deer, black bear, cats, antelope and exotic smaller game. The Big Hooker is designed for large game, such as elk, bison, moose, grizzly/brown bear, etc.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the base metal, wall-mounted hooks will be 8302.50.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles…hat-racks, hat pegs, brackets and similar fixtures, and parts thereof.

Full text

N201520 January 31, 2012 CLA-2-83:OT:RR:NC:N1:121 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8302.50.0000 Ms. Aimee M. Beazley Phoenix International Freight Services LTD 3401 Quebec St., Suite 7700 Denver, CO 80207 RE: The tariff classification of hooks from China Dear Ms. Beazley: In your letter dated January 25, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Ivent LLC. The merchandise under consideration is two wall-mounted hooks, identified as “The Big Hooker” and “The Little Hooker.” Each is a made of base metal with a powder coated finish and consists of three main components: a wall plate which mounts to the wall, an arm that hooks into and extends outward from the wall plate, and an adjustable three-tine prong that attaches to the arm. Also included are two bolts and nuts that attach the prong to the arm, and two screws that mount the wall plate to the wall. Each hook is fully adjustable; the prong tilts up or down and the arm swings sideways. Research on www.skullhooker.com indicates that The Big Hooker and The Little Hooker are designed and sold as a means of mounting animal skulls and antlers onto a wall. The three-tine prong fits into the natural holes and crevices inherent in the back of all skulls and eliminates the need to drill into the skull. The Little Hooker is designed for smaller game, such as deer, black bear, cats, antelope and exotic smaller game. The Big Hooker is designed for large game, such as elk, bison, moose, grizzly/brown bear, etc. The applicable subheading for the base metal, wall-mounted hooks will be 8302.50.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles…hat-racks, hat pegs, brackets and similar fixtures, and parts thereof. 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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