The tariff classification of a bracket hook from Estonia

NY L87164 September 8, 2005 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:121 L87164 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8302.50.0000 Ms. Geri Davidson The Container Store 500 Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019 RE: The tariff classification of a bracket hook from Estonia Dear Ms. Davidson: In your letter dated August 29, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted, which will be retained by this office, is described as a “bracket hook,” SKU # 10030454. It is made of 60% steel and 40% wood. It consists of five steel hooks attached to a 17-inch wooden rod. Two steel clips are attached to the back of the rod, which enable the bracket hook to hang along the edge of a shelf. Both the bracket hook and the shelf are supported by the same brackets. The applicable subheading for the bracket hook will be 8302.50.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles…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 Barbara Kaiser at 646-733-3024. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division