CLA-2-73:S:N:N1:103 875806
Ms. Barbara Klausman
James J. Boyle & Co.
7505 N.E. Ambassador Pl., Suite B
Portland, OR 97220
RE: The tariff classification of studded tire chain from Norway
Dear Ms. Klausman:
In your letter dated June 15, 1992 on behalf of Quality
Chain Company you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You submitted literature and samples of two different types
of anti-skid tire chains. The first type is composed of links
connected in an H pattern. This type will be imported in
specific lengths to fit particular tire sizes on trucks as well
as farming, logging, construction and similar off-road vehicles.
The chain, referred to in the literature as cross chain,
consists of bent oval-shaped links with a stud projecting from
the side of each link. Depending on tire size, the diameter of
the links will be 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 3/8, or 7/16 of an inch. The
second type of imported chain will be studded cross chain
composed of the same links in continuous lengths of 50 or 100
feet, and in diameters of 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16 or 17/32
of an inch.
The applicable subheading for the studded tire chain
composed of links 1/4, 9/32, and 5/16 of an inch, whether in
specific or continuous lengths, will be 7315.20.1000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
skid chain: not over 8 millimeters in diameter. The rate of duty
will be 1.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the balance of the studded
tire chain, whether in specific or continuous lengths, will be
7315.20.5000, HTS, which provides for skid chain: over 8
millimeters in diameter. The rate of duty will be free.
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