R01076 R0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of curved steel plate from China

Issued December 1, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 7326.90.8587

Headings: 7326

Product description

The products to be imported are hot-rolled carbon steel plates meeting ASTM Specification A 36. These plates have been bent or curved along their widths to form V or U shapes. Steel plate which is curved or formed into a shape along its width does not conform to any of the definitions for basic steel mill products in Chapter 72 of the HTS.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the preformed or curved steel plate will be 7326.90.8587, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, other, other, other, other, other.

Full text

NY R01076 December 1, 2004 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:1:117 R01076 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7326.90.8587 Ms. Karen Luo KGL Import and Export Incorporated 12 Commons Lane Foster City, CA 94404 RE: The tariff classification of curved steel plate from China Dear Ms. Karen Luo: In your letter dated November 17, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The products to be imported are hot-rolled carbon steel plates meeting ASTM Specification A 36. These plates have been bent or curved along their widths to form V or U shapes. Steel plate which is curved or formed into a shape along its width does not conform to any of the definitions for basic steel mill products in Chapter 72 of the HTS. The applicable subheading for the preformed or curved steel plate will be 7326.90.8587, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, other, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 2.9 percent ad valorem.   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 Paula Ilardi at 646-733-3020. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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