The tariff classification of a magazine rack from China

NY M80157 February 3, 2006 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113 M80157 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7323.99.9060 Mr. Joseph Hoffacker Barthco Trade Consultants The Navy Yard 5101 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112-1404 RE: The tariff classification of a magazine rack from China Dear Mr. Mr. Hoffacker: In your letter dated January 25, 2006, on behalf of At Home America, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a black, wall-mounted, magazine rack with a chalkboard attached at the top (item number 39000222). The rack is made of steel wire with a wooden base. The chalkboard measures about 11 inches wide by 7 inches high. The entire rack is approximately 20 inches in height and 12 inches in width. The pocket for holding magazines is 9 inches high and 4 inches deep. The applicable subheading for the magazine rack will be 7323.99.9060, 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, other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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