The tariff classification of hooks from China

NY J87400 July 22, 2003 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:113 J87400 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8302.50.0000 Ms. Susan D. Klingbeil Ikea 496 W. Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 RE: The tariff classification of hooks from China Dear Ms. Klingbeil: In your letter dated July 9, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a package of two household hooks (item number 20031374). The hooks are made of nickel-plated zinc, and measure approximately 2.75 inches long by 2 inches wide. The applicable subheading for the hooks will be 8302.50.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for hat-racks, hat pegs, brackets and similar fixtures, and parts thereof. The rate of duty will be free. 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 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division