The tariff classification of carbon steel barbecue grilling claws from China

N256578 September 24, 2014 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:N4:422 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7323.99.9030 Ms. Martha De Castro Bed Bath & Beyond 700 Liberty Ave Union, New Jersey 07083 RE: The tariff classification of carbon steel barbecue grilling claws from China Dear Ms. De Castro: In your letter dated August 19, 2014, on behalf of Liberty Procurement Co. Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as Barbecue Grilling Claws, SKU# 40638010. It consists of two claw like components, one to be held in each hand, that are each made of carbon steel wire with a soft grip made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPR) plastic material. This item is designed to be used to shred pork, beef, and chicken. Each claw measures approximately 6½” by 5”. As you requested, the sample will be returned to you. The applicable subheading for SKU# 40638010 will be 7323.99.9030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for…kitchen…articles…of…steel…: other: other: not coated or plated with precious metal: other: other…kitchen or tableware suitable for food or drink contact. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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 Gary Kalus at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division