CLA-2-83:S:N:N1:113 874530
Ms. Roxann L. Stone
EWP of Connecticut Corp.
t/a Lok-Box/Great American Trading Company
90 Willow Springs Circle
York, PA 17402
RE: The tariff classification of hinges and clasps from Germany
Dear Ms. Stone:
In your letter dated May 11, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise is hardware for wooden packaging. The descriptive
literature is of brass hinges and clasps, imported in strips, to be used in
assembling small wooden boxes. The clasps do not incorporate locks.
The applicable subheading for the hinges will be 8302.10.9090,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
mountings and fittings of base metal, hinges, other. The rate of duty will
be 5.1% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the clasps will be 8308.90.9000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
clasps ... of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings,
handbags, travel goods or other madeup articles, other. The rate of duty
will be 5.3% 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