The tariff classification of door hardware from Mexico

NY E87633 October 1, 1999 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:113 E87633 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8301.40.6030 Mr. Craig M. Schau Emery Customs Brokers 6940A Engle Road Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 RE: The tariff classification of door hardware from Mexico Dear Mr. Schau: In your letter dated September 10, 1999, on behalf of Yale Residential Security Products, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is the Yale Classic Series Handlesets. The handlesets consist of a handle with a thumb-piece to retract the latch and a matching lockset. Their chief component is zinc and alloy steel with brass plating. The single cylinder handleset has a key-operated deadbolt that operates from the exterior. The applicable subheading for the Classic Handlesets will be 8301.40.6030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal, other locks, other, door locks, locksets and other locks suitable for use with interior or exterior doors. The general rate of duty will be 5.7 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 James Smyth at 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division