The tariff classification of a flanged twelve point screw and nut from China.

N174056 July 14, 2011 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:1:118 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7318.15.8085; 7318.16.0085 Mr. R. I. Hasson Corbett International, Inc. One Cross Island Plaza Suite 203F Rosedale, NY 11422 RE: The tariff classification of a flanged twelve point screw and nut from China. Dear Mr. Hasson: In your letter dated July 1, 2011, on behalf of Mechco Products Group, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted two samples for review. Item C1A3B is described as a flanged twelve-point, external wrenching screw made of steel. It measures 1¼ - 8 x 6 and is threaded slightly more than half its length. Item C2A3T1 is described as a twelve-point double hex lock nut made of steel. The nut fits onto the flanged twelve-point screw. The applicable subheading for the screw (C1A3B) and nut (C2A3T1) imported together as well as the screw imported separately will be 7318.15.8085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel: threaded articles: other screws and bolts, whether or not with their nuts or washers: other: having shanks or threads with a diameter of 6 mm or more: other: other: other. The duty rate will be 8.5% ad valorem. If imported separately from the screw, the applicable subheading for the nut (C2A3T1) will be 7318.16.0085, HTSUS, which provides for screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel: threaded articles: nuts: other: other. The duty rate will be free. 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 Kathy Campanelli at (646) 733-3021. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division