The tariff classification of a ham stand from China.

NY J86394 June 27, 2003 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113 J86394 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7323.99.9030 Ms. Tara Hu Beijing Trade, LLC 900 2nd Street Washington, DC 20002 RE: The tariff classification of a ham stand from China. Dear Ms. Hu: In your letter dated June 20, 2003, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The merchandise is a carving stand for a ham. It consists of one piece of chrome-plated wire, welded end-to-end. It stands 4 inches high and has a base of 7 inches. The ham stand is imported in bulk. It will be packaged and shipped with a cooked ham to individual consumers. The ham stand is reusable in the home. The applicable subheading for this product will be 7323.99.9030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel, other, other, not coated or plated with precious metal, other, other, kitchen or tableware suitable for food or drink contact. The general rate of duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R.). 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 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division