CLA-2-76:S:N:N1:118 853636
Mr. James P. Faherty
798 Boston Post Road
Weston, MA 02193-1183
RE: The tariff classification of an Internally Threaded Aluminum
Insert, called "Touch-nut", and a Plunger Pin from
Australia.
Dear Mr. Faherty:
In your letter dated June 12, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Along with your request, we received two samples. One
sample is an internally threaded aluminum insert called a "Touch-
nut." It has a flat trim head with a hex socket recess. It is
threaded to receive a 7/16 inch screw or bolt. In use it will be
set in a fence post to provide a threaded insert for a screw or a
bolt. The other sample is a plunger pin, to be inserted into a
pre-drilled hole in a window screen frame. It is used to install
a screen into a window frame.
The applicable subheading for the internally threaded
aluminum insert will be 7616.10.7030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of
aluminum: having shanks, threads or holes over 6mm in
diameter...threaded fasteners. The rate of duty will be 5.5
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the plunger pin will be
8302.41.6045, HTS, which provides for fittings or mountings of
iron, steel or aluminum, other. The rate of duty will be 5.7
percent ad valorem.
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