CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113 J81672
Ms. Lynn Sternberg
Heads & Threads International LLC
200 Kennedy Drive
Sayreville, NJ 08872
RE: The tariff classification of hardware from China.
Dear Ms. Sternberg:
In your letter dated February 28, 2003, you requested a ruling on tariff classification.
The merchandise is a variety of hardware used in and around construction. The turnbuckles are used to string cable. The malleable iron beam clamps are used in overhead applications to hold up such items as sprinkler systems. The adjustable beam clamps are used to hold beams while they are being moved. The plated hanger flange plates support piping.
The applicable subheading for these products will be 7326.90.8587, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, other. The general rate of duty will be 2.9 percent ad valorem.
The split ring hangers are of malleable iron, either unplated or plated with zinc or copper.
The applicable subheading for the unplated malleable iron ring hangers will be 7325.99.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other cast articles of iron or steel, other. The general rate of duty will be 2.9 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the plated ring hangers will be 7326.90.8587, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, other. The general rate of duty will be 2.9 percent ad valorem.
Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on the other items in your letter. We have been unable to find information on the actual use of the clamping nuts, the hurricane straps, the Hillside washers and the extension piece. Your request for a classification ruling should include information on how the items are actually used, and a picture of them in use, if possible. In addition, we need to know if the plain hanger plate has been threaded. When this information is available, you may wish to consider resubmission of your request. We are returning any related samples, exhibits, etc. If you decide to resubmit your request, please include all of the material that we have returned to you.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R.).
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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division