The tariff classification of double swivels from Taiwan

N005296 January 26, 2007 CLA-2-79:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7907.00.6000 Ms. Francine Ramsey Hampton Direct, Inc. 350 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of double swivels from Taiwan Dear Ms. Ramsey: In your letter dated January 8, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a set of two double swivels made of zinc (item number 57190). The swivels will be used to secure hanging plants, bird feeders and wind socks from hooks. They allow an article to swivel freely without being blown off its hook. Each double swivel measures approximately 2.5 inches long and can hold up to 110 pounds. The applicable subheading for the double swivels will be 7907.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of zinc, other. The rate of duty will be 3 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 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 Ann Taub at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division