CLA-2-87:OT:RR:NC:N1:101
Brian S. Clement, Entry Specialist
V. Alexander & Co., Inc.
6555 Quince Road, Suite 201
Memphis, TN 38119-8220
RE: The tariff classification of a castor assembly from China
Dear Mr. Clement,
In your letter dated April 20, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Jarvis Pemco, Inc. of Manila, Arkansas.
The item under consideration is the Frame Assembly of a castor (Part # 65300) sized to be used with a 5-inch by 1¼-inch wheel. The Assembly is a U-shaped piece of metal (a “fork”) with two (2) holes for mounting the wheel (one on either side of the “U”); it has a circular, swiveling top unit with ball bearing and a kingpin attached vertically through both the fork and top unit. The Assembly is intended for use on the front end of a shopping cart after attachment with a locknut.
The applicable classification subheading for the Frame Assembly of a castor will be 8716.90.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for " … other vehicles, not mechanically propelled … : Parts: Other: Other." The rate of duty will be 3.1%.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at http://ww.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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 Richard Laman at 646-733-3017.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Russo
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division