CLA-2-83:S:N:N1:113 835897
Mr. Donald C. Rogowski
1354 E. Clinton
Frankfort, IN 46401
RE: The tariff classification of hinges and other fittings for furniture
and cabinets from Turkey.
Dear Mr. Rogowski:
In your letter dated January 15, 1989 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The first items are hinges of base metal which are suitable for use in
furniture and cabinets.
The second items are knobs and handles of base metal which are suitable
for use in furniture and cabinets.
The applicable subheading for the metal hinges will be 8302.10.6060,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
hinges of base metal suitable for furniture and cabinets. The duty rate will
be 5.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the knobs and handles will be
8302.10.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other fittings and mountings of base metal suitable for
furniture and cabinets. The duty rate will be 5.1 percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheadings 8302.10.6060 and 8302.10.9060,
HTS, which are products of Turkey are entitled to duty free treatment under
the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all
applicable regulations.
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