The tariff classification of masonry anchors from China.

NY I80641 April 15, 2002 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:1:118 I80641 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7317.00.7500 Mr. Peter K. Schlesinger Atlantic Customs Brokers, Inc. 1975 Linden Boulevard Elmont, NY 11003 RE: The tariff classification of masonry anchors from China. Dear Mr. Schlesinger: In your letter dated April 5, 2002, on behalf of your client Olympic Manufacturing, Agawam, MA, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have described your samples as masonry anchors. They are made of zamac #3 zinc anchors and 1022 carbon steel wire nails. They are to be used with a hammer. They are approximately 2” in length. The applicable subheading for the masonry anchors will be 7317.00.7500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for nails, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper: other: of two or more pieces. The duty rate will be 0.5% 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 Kathy Campanelli at 646-733-3021. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division