The tariff classification of a key ring from China

N023286 February 21, 2008 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7326.20.0070 Mr. Stephen Pred Pred Materials International, Inc. 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1456 New York, NY 10165 RE: The tariff classification of a key ring from China Dear Mr. Pred: In your letter dated February 8, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted is a key ring composed of a steel split wire ring attached by a plastic clip to a sheet of black rubber shaped like a motorcycle. The motorcycle shape measures approximately 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch wide by ? inch thick. Printed upon it in white are the name of a customer, a telephone number and an image of a motorcycle. The applicable subheading for the key ring will be 7326.20.0070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, articles of iron or steel wire, other. The rate of duty will be 3.9 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