CLA-2-73:S:N1:118 A80578

Ms. Barbara Abhan
Global Specialty Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 1155
Boynton Beach, Florida 33425

RE: The tariff classification of steel threaded rods from China.

Dear Ms. Abhan:

This is in response to your request for a tariff classification ruling dated February 8, 1996. The items you describe are threaded steel rods which are 3 feet to 10 feet in length and 5/16 of an inch in diameter. The rods have 18 threads per inch. You state the products will be used to hold a door frame together by connecting the stylus and rails of the frame. The provision applicable to the described items will be subheading 7318.15.5000 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for steel studs. The rate of duty is 2.8 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 you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist John Fitzgerald at 212-466-5492.

Sincerely,

Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division