CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:112-804617

Ms. Rebecca Sloan
Atlanta Customs Brokers
5099 Southridge Parkway, Suite 116
Atlanta, Georgia 30349

RE: The tariff classification of padlock components from Japan.

Dear Ms. Sloan:

DATE OF INQUIRY : December 2, 1994

ON BEHALF OF : Honda All-Lock Manufacturing Co., Inc.

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : 1 - Contact Base

2 - Other Washers of I/S. N-Threaded 3 - Other Screws

4 - Key Blanks

5 - Key Sets (Assembly)

HTS PROVISION:

4 - Key Blanks HTS 8301.70.0000 - The rate of duty is 5.7 percent ad valorem.

1 - 3 & 5 Contact Base; Other Washers of I/S. N-Threaded; Other Screws, and Key Sets (Assembly): Need detailed descriptive literature or information of the components being imported. A schematic(s) or blueprints(s) would be helpful, indicating what these items look like. Furnish a sample(s) of the components. 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