NY 850729
April 18 l990
CLA-2-39:S:N:N3G:343 850729
7317.00.5520 7318.12.0000; 8506.19.0000; 8536.90.0060
Mr. K.C. Ericksen
Orbit Underground
P.O. Box 328
Bountiful, Utah 84011
RE: The tariff classification of a plastic oscillating sprinkler
and a timer installation kit from Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Ericksen:
In your letter dated February 21, 1990, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The sample submitted with your letter of request is a
plastic oscillating sprinkler, model #58128, equipped with
removable flush-out plug, four position dial and filter washer.
You stated that this model, #58128, is similar to other plastic
sprinklers you now import. The sprinklers currently being
imported were classified in PC 841806, dated July 13, 1989.
The applicable subheading for the oscillating sprinkler will
be 3924.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for tableware, kitchenware, other household
articles... of plastics: other: other. The rate of duty will be
3.4 percent ad valorem.
The sample timer installation kit, model number 57057,
packaged in a plastic blister pack contains the following items:
1 - 9 volt battery
8 - fork connectors
4 - screws
4 - wall anchors
20 - wire staples
1 - strip double back tape
The applicable subheading for the plastic expanding wall
anchors will be 3926.90.9050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of
plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad
valorem.
The double sided tape tabs appear to be made of foamed
plastics, cut into strips of various widths. Strips measuring
not over 5 mm in width are classifiable in 5604.90.0000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile
yarn and strip...other. The rate of duty will be 10 percent ad
valorem. Your letter does not contain enough information to
enable us to classify strips, which are over 5 mm in width. Your
request should specify the type of polymer. If a polymer blend,
show separate weights for each polymer.
The wire staples are "U" shaped, are pointed at both ends,
are made of round steel wire, and are collated on plastic strips.
They are about 15 mm in length and 2 mm in diameter.
The applicable subheading for the staples will be
7317.00.5520 HTS, which provides for nails, tacks, drawing pins,
corrugated nails, staples...of iron or steel...other: other: made
of round wire. The rate of duty will be 0.5 percent ad valorem.
There are two screw models included in the timer
installation kit - .160" x 1 1/4" cross recessed pan head wood
screw, steel, with 15 threads per inch and .128" x 1" cross
recessed pan head wood screw, steel with 18 threads per inch.
The applicable subheading for the wood screws will be
7318.12.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for screws, bolts, nuts...of iron or steel:
other wood screws. The rate of duty will be 12.5 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for the nine volt battery will be
8506.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for primary cells and primary batteries;
parts thereof: other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for fork connectors will be
8536.90.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for electrical apparatus for switching or
protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or
in electrical circuits...other apparatus. The rate of duty will
be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport