The tariff classification of a bird feeder from China

N034198 August 4, 2008 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7323.94.0080 Ms. Francine Ramsey Hampton Direct, Inc. 350 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a bird feeder from China Dear Ms. Ramsey: In your letter dated July 15, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was submitted for our review. The merchandise is described as a Bird Feeder with Protective Cage. It is available as a single unit (item number 22640) or as a set of 2 bird feeders (item number 22645). The bird feeder has a center cylindrical chamber to hold the birdseed. The seed chamber is surrounded by a wire cage to keep squirrels and large birds away. You state in your letter that the bird feeder is made of enameled iron. The applicable subheading for the bird feeder will be 7323.94.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel…of iron (other than cast iron) or steel, enameled, other. The rate of duty will be 2.7 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