The tariff classification of a steel quarter turn fastener from China

N106789 June 9, 2010 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7326.90.8588 Mr. Daniel G. Phipps Sr. Threaded Screw Products Co., Inc. P.O. Box 507 230 Barley Sheaf Road Thorndale, PA 19372-507 RE: The tariff classification of a steel quarter turn fastener from China Dear Mr. Phipps: In your letter dated May 13, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample which you submitted is identified in your letter as a steel quarter turn fastener (SC2010). The fasteners are used in fluorescent light fixtures. Two quarter turn fasteners are generally used per fixture. One fastener is inserted on each end of the top face plate just below the florescent tubes on a light fixture. The quarter turn fasteners hold the face plate to the fixture. The applicable subheading for the steel quarter turn fastener will be 7326.90.8588, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides other articles of iron or steel, other, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 2.9 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