The tariff classification of shelf dividers from China

N035025 August 14, 2008 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7323.99.9060 Ms. Francine Ramsey Hampton Direct, Inc. 350 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of shelf dividers from China Dear Ms. Ramsey: In your letter dated July 15, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the item was submitted for our review. The merchandise consists of two styles of shelf dividers made of plastic-coated iron wire. Item number 28021 is a set of four dividers designed for wire shelves. Item number 28026 is a set of four dividers designed for solid shelves. The dividers will be used in the home to organize linens, towels, sweaters, etc. The applicable subheading for the dividers 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