The tariff classification of pocket door hardware from China

NY 874791 June 4, 1992 CLA-2-83:S:N:N1:113 874791 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8302.41.9045 Mr. Brent Rieder International Trade Group Postal Drawer 21877 Columbus, OH 43221 RE: The tariff classification of pocket door hardware from China Dear Mr. Rieder: In your letter dated May 18, 1992, on behalf of Weslock (American Bulider's Hardware company), you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a brass hadware for a sliding or pocket door. It includes either a pull to be fitted to the door, or of a lockset and a strike plate to be mounted to a jamb. None of this hardware is key-operated. The applicable subheading for the hardware will be 8302.41.9045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for base metal mountings and fittings ... suitable for doors, other. The rate of duty will be 5.1% 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