R03295 R0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a garden hook, an arch trellis and a flag stand from China

Issued February 21, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8306.29.0000

Headings: 8306

Product description

The first item is a 48-inch high, steel, shepherd garden hook, item number 58537. Your letter states that it is used for hanging potted plants, bird feeders, birdhouses, wind chimes, etc. The second item is an 80-inch high, steel, Gothic arch, garden trellis, item number 101204. The last item is a 36-inch high, steel, flag stand/holder, item number 3631, used to display a decorative garden flag. Each item is designed to be staked to the ground and to support other decorative articles.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the garden hook, arch trellis and flag stand will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal…statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof, other.

Full text

NY R03295 February 21, 2006 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:121 R03295 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.29.0000 Mr. Mark Davies LG Sourcing, Inc. 1000 Lowe’s Blvd. Mooresville, NC 28117 RE: The tariff classification of a garden hook, an arch trellis and a flag stand from China Dear Mr. Davies: In your letter, dated February 15, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The first item is a 48-inch high, steel, shepherd garden hook, item number 58537. Your letter states that it is used for hanging potted plants, bird feeders, birdhouses, wind chimes, etc. The second item is an 80-inch high, steel, Gothic arch, garden trellis, item number 101204. The last item is a 36-inch high, steel, flag stand/holder, item number 3631, used to display a decorative garden flag. Each item is designed to be staked to the ground and to support other decorative articles. The applicable subheading for the garden hook, arch trellis and flag stand will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal…statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof, other. 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 Barbara Kaiser at 646-733-3024. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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