The tariff classification of a sink rack from China

N019456 November 14, 2007 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:E:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7323.93.0060 Ms. Geri Davidson The Container Store 500 Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019 RE: The tariff classification of a sink rack from China Dear Ms. Davidson: In your letter dated November 6, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is an expandable sink rack made of stainless steel wire (item number 10039397). It measures approximately 14 inches long by 6.75 inches wide by 4.5 inches deep. Adjustable handles expand the length an extra 6 inches on each side to allow the rack to be suspended from the kitchen sink edges. The applicable subheading for the sink rack will be 7323.93.0060, 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, of stainless steel, cooking and kitchen ware, other, kitchen ware. The rate of duty will be 2 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