The tariff classification of metal door handle/latch parts from China

 N302359 February 8, 2019 CLA-2-83:OT:RR:NC:N1:121 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8302.42.3065 Damon Pike The Customs Law Firm, P.A. 900 South U.S. Hwy One 105 Jupiter, FL 33477 RE: The tariff classification of metal door handle/latch parts from China Dear Mr. Pike: In your letter dated December 17, 2018, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Kason Industries, Inc. The first article under consideration is described as a metal adjustment plate, part number 10171001520W54C. You state the adjustment plate is fastened on the side of the metal housing of a door handle/latch and functions to adjust the height of the handle on the frame. The door handle is generally used for any type of furniture/appliance that has a metal door opening, but it is mainly used for kitchen appliances/furniture. The adjustment plate is made of zamak, which is a base metal of zinc alloyed with aluminum, magnesium and copper. The remaining three articles under consideration are described as metal housings, part numbers 10170003720054C, 10174003710W54C and 10538C03710W54C. You state that each of these articles are housings for a door handle/latch that is generally used for any type of furniture/appliance that has a metal door opening. Each of the articles is made of zamak. The applicable subheading for the metal adjustment plate, part number 10171001520W54C; and the three metal housings, part numbers 10170003720054C, 10174003710W54C and 10538C03710W54C will be 8302.42.3065, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for which provides for Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds coachwork….Other, suitable for furniture; Of iron, steel, of aluminum or of zinc; Other. The general rate of duty is 3.9 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Jennifer Jameson at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division