CLA-2-73:RR:NC:SP:115 D84225
Mr. David Bluestein
Drake-Bluestein, Inc.
8541 Thys Court
Sacramento, CA 95828
RE: The tariff classification of metal snug straps from China.
Dear Mr. Bluestein:
In your letter dated November 4, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The submitted samples are identified as snug straps. They
are made of 70% latex rubber elastic material, 30% polyester
elastic material, a polypropylene plastic slide and nickel-plated
steel (alligator clips grip) grippers. This article is designed
with an elastic strip that measures approximately 1/2 inch wide
and approximately 4 inches long. The elastic strip has a nickel-plated steel gripper on each end. Your letter of inquiry states
that these snug straps adjust from 6 inches to 24 inches. The
snug straps can be used for holding articles firmly in place
without making holes, such as bed sheets, blankets, mattress
pads, ironing board covers, furniture covers, sport socks, mitten
to jackets and more. This item is blister packaged in sets of
four.
The applicable subheading for the snug straps will be
7326.90.8585, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel: other:
other. The rate of duty will be 3.5 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Melvyn
Birnbaum at 212-466-5487.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division