The tariff classification of staples in strips from China.
Issued December 10, 2015 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8305.20.0000
Headings: 8305
Product description
The items being imported are fencing staples. In your letter, you indicated the staples were made of wire steel with a surface treatment of hot dipped galvanized for use as fencing staples in collated (strips) form. These staples are used in fencing stapler tools during construction. The staples will be sold at mass retailers.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Hot Dip Galvanized Staple will be 8305.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for staples in strips, of base metal.
Full text
N270866 December 10, 2015 CLA-2-83OT:RR:NC:N4:234 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8305.20.0000 Mr. Mitch D. Miller General Manager MAT Industries, LLC 213 Industrial Drive Jackson, TN 38301 RE: The tariff classification of staples in strips from China. Dear Mr. Miller: In your letter dated November 20, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A photograph of the sample was provided. The items being imported are fencing staples. In your letter, you indicated the staples were made of wire steel with a surface treatment of hot dipped galvanized for use as fencing staples in collated (strips) form. These staples are used in fencing stapler tools during construction. The staples will be sold at mass retailers. The applicable subheading for the Hot Dip Galvanized Staple will be 8305.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for staples in strips, 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 Albert Gamble at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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