CBP Ruling R02074 — The tariff classification of a metal display fixture and parts thereof from Chi…

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9403.20.0020, 9403.90.7000, 9403.90.8040

Headings: 9403

Product description

The merchandise to be imported is as follows: Style OU9592 is a floor standing metal display fixture. The fixture includes 4 metal crossbars, 4 metal straight arms, 2 wooden shelves, and 2 metal hang bars. Style OU1440 contains 2 wooden shelves with metal brackets to attach to the fixture. Style OU1442 contains 1 metal waterfall arm to attach to the fixture. Style OU1443 is a metal arm that attaches to the fixture that is designed to hold a mannequin torso (imported separately). Style OU1444 is a metal crossbar that attaches to the fixture. Items 2–5 are parts for metal display fixtures that will be imported separately. You have submitted literature depicting the items with your request,

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Style OU9592 will be 9403.20.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Other metal furniture, Other: Counters, lockers, racks, display cases, shelves, partitions and similar fixtures. The applicable subheading for Style OU1442, Style OU1443, and Style OU1444, will be 9403.90.8040, HTS, which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Parts: Other: Other, Of metal. The applicable subheading for Style OU1440 will be 9403.90.7000, HTS, which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Parts: Other: Of wood.

Full text

NY R02074 June 6, 2005 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:SP:233 R02074 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9403.20.0020; 9403.90.8040; 9403.90.7000 Mr. Lori Boullet Columbia Sportswear Co. 14375 NW Science Park Drive Portland, OR 97229 RE: The tariff classification of a metal display fixture and parts thereof from China. Dear Ms. Boullet: In your letter dated June 2, 2005, on behalf of Mountain Hardwear, a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Company, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise to be imported is as follows: Style OU9592 is a floor standing metal display fixture. The fixture includes 4 metal crossbars, 4 metal straight arms, 2 wooden shelves, and 2 metal hang bars. Style OU1440 contains 2 wooden shelves with metal brackets to attach to the fixture. Style OU1442 contains 1 metal waterfall arm to attach to the fixture. Style OU1443 is a metal arm that attaches to the fixture that is designed to hold a mannequin torso (imported separately). Style OU1444 is a metal crossbar that attaches to the fixture. Items 2–5 are parts for metal display fixtures that will be imported separately. You have submitted literature depicting the items with your request, The applicable subheading for Style OU9592 will be 9403.20.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Other metal furniture, Other: Counters, lockers, racks, display cases, shelves, partitions and similar fixtures.” The rate of duty will be Free. The applicable subheading for Style OU1442, Style OU1443, and Style OU1444, will be 9403.90.8040, HTS, which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Parts: Other: Other, Of metal.” The rate of duty will be Free. The applicable subheading for Style OU1440 will be 9403.90.7000, HTS, which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Parts: Other: Of wood.” The rate of duty will be Free. 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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