CLA-2-92:RR:NC:2: 227 B83537
Mr. Dennis Heck
Yamaha Corporation of America
6600 Orangethorpe Avenue
P.O. Box 6600
Buena Park, CA 90622-6600
RE: The tariff classification of metal rack systems and parts from
Japan.
Dear Mr. Heck:
In your letter dated March 21, 1997, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise in question is the Yamaha metal rack system
sets, rack pipes and various clamps. The rack system sets consist
of rack pipes and various clamps. The rack pipes are made of steel
and the clamps are made of aluminum. The clamps are used to secure
the rack pipes in the required configuration.
The applicable subheading for the rack system sets, the rack
pipes and the various clamps will be 9209.99.8000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
other collapsible stands for holding musical instruments, other.
The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
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
George Kalkines at 212-466-5794.
Sincerely,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Chief, Special Products Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division