CLA-2-73:S:N:N1:103 880050
Mr. Anwar Razzak
Interfreight Inc.
999 East Touhy Ave.
Des Plaines, IL 60018
RE: The tariff classification of chain from Japan
Dear Mr. Razzak:
In your letter dated October 29, 1992 on behalf of Alps Wire
Rope Corp. you requested a tariff classification ruling.
With your inquiry you submitted a copy of a sales contract
which describes the chain to be imported as AISI 304 and AISI 316
stainless steel proof coil chain. You also submitted a sample of
this chain. The AISI 304 type chain will be imported in lengths
varying from 150 to 300 feet, and will contain welded links 3/16,
1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 1/2, or 5/8 of an inch in diameter. The AISI 316
type proof coil chain will consist of lengths from 150 feet to
1000 feet, and diameters of 1/8, 3/8, 1/2, or 5/8 of an inch.
The applicable subheading for the AISI 304 and AISI 316
proof coil chain, containing links 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, or 3/8 of an
inch in diameter, will be 7315.82.1000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
chain: other, welded link: of alloy steel: not over 10 mm in
diameter. The rate of duty will be 1.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable heading for the AISI 304 and AISI 316 proof
coil chain, containing links 1/2 or 5/8 of an inch in diameter,
will be 7315.82.3000, HTS, which provides for other chain: other,
welded link: of alloy steel: over 10 mm 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