CLA-2-83:S:N:N3:113 891767
Mr. Karl Freding
16418 89th Street
R.R. #2, Site 35
Osoyoos, B.C. Canada VOH 1VO
RE: The tariff classification of a gate closer from Canada
Dear Mr. Freding:
In your letter dated October 14, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise is Ti-Ten Lok Gate Closer. It is an iron slip wire gate
latch which measures 20 inches long by 6 1/2 inches wide. The latch will be
used to open and close barbed wire gates on farms and ranches.
The applicable subheading for the gate closer will be 8302.41.6060,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
base metal mountings and fittings and similar articles suitable for
furniture, doors ... or the like, suitable for buildings, of iron or steel,
of aluminum or zinc, other. The rate of duty will be 5.7 percent ad valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheading 8302.41.6060, HTS, which have
originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a free rate of
duty under the United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) 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