The tariff classification of saddlery hardware from Taiwan and Korea

NY 884856 April 20, 1993 CLA-2-83:S:N:N3:113 884856 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8302.49.4000; 7326.20.0050 Mr. Bernard D. Liberati Morris Friedman and Co. 320 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-3883 RE: The tariff classification of saddlery hardware from Taiwan and Korea Dear Mr. Liberati: In your letter dated April 4, 1993, on behalf of Keystone Manufacturing, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise consists of five items of hardware, used in harness and saddlery. The items are: the 1375ST steel surcingles; the HRCB bronze rope clamps; the 1926 steel nose band; the 7ST steel ring; and the 3610ST steel halter hardware. The applicable subheading for the 1926, 3610ST, 1375ST and HRCB hardware will be 8302.49.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for harness and saddlery or riding-bridle hardware, other. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the 7ST ring will be 7326.20.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, articles of steel wire, other. The rate of duty will be 5.7 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 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