The tariff classification of pet stairs from China

N014764 August 8, 2007 CLA-2-73:RR:E:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7323.99.9060 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of pet stairs from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated July 23, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is pet stairs, item number A056AA00462. It is composed of an iron frame and a polyester cover. The item features three steps. The pet stairs measure approximately 15 3/4 inches in length by 19 5/8 inches in width by 15 3/4 inches in height. The stairs provide pets with access to furniture such as couches and beds. The applicable subheading for the pet stairs will be 7323.99.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 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 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