CLA-2-71:S:N:N8:344 807994
Mr. Stephen L. Fodor
Kuehne & Nagel
Atlanta Branch
770 Atlanta South Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30349
RE: The tariff classification of base metal sleeve holders and a
base metal utility hook from Korea.
Dear Mr. Fodor:
In your letter dated March 8, 1995, on behalf of Kandax
International, Inc., you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
You have submitted four samples. Three of the samples are
called "Sleeve Smart" and are base metal expansion sleeve
holders, one of which is gold tone, one silver tone and one is
black with gold ornamentation.
The fourth sample is called a "Smart Hook" and is used on a
flat surface, such as a table, for suspending handbags, cameras,
etc. The "Smart Hook", which is base metal, consists of a 3"
hook which is attached to a 1 3/8" diameter disk having foam
rubber on the underside.
The applicable subheading for the base metal sleeve holders
will be 7117.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for Imitation jewelry: Of base metal
whether or not plated with precious metal: Other: Other. The rate
of duty will be 11% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the "Smart Hook" will be
8302.50.0000, HTS, which provides for hat-racks, hat pegs,
brackets and similar fixtures, and parts thereof, of base metal.
The rate of duty will be 2.7% 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