The tariff classification of a bamboo fan trellis and a bamboo ladder trellis from China

N025850 May 7, 2008 CLA-2-44:OT:RR:E:NC:2:230 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4421.90.9740 Mr. Ronald A. Reycraft China United International, Inc. 3912 Holden Rd. Lakeland, FL 33811 RE: The tariff classification of a bamboo fan trellis and a bamboo ladder trellis from China Dear Mr. Reycraft: In your letter dated April 8, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Photographs of two types of bamboo trellises, a fan trellis and a ladder trellis, were submitted. The fan trellis consists of three upright bamboo canes and four cross pieces of bamboo. The canes are placed vertically several inches apart and at slight angles to each other like rays or the spines of a fan. The cross pieces are inserted horizontally into the canes at spaced intervals. The ladder trellis consists of two upright bamboo canes and three or four cross pieces of bamboo. The canes are placed parallel with a space in between. The cross pieces are inserted into holes drilled in the canes at spaced intervals, forming the rungs of the ladder. The trellises will vary in height from 8” to 60”. They are used as supports for climbing plants. The applicable subheading for the bamboo fan trellis and the bamboo ladder trellis will be 4421.90.9740, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of wood. The rate of duty will be 3.3 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/. Importation of these products may be subject to import regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.). Information regarding applicable regulations administered by the U.S.D.A. may be addressed to that agency at the following location: U.S. Department of Agriculture A.P.H.I.S., PPQ 4700 River Road, Unit 136 Riverdale, MD 20737 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 Paul Garretto at 646-733-3035. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division