The tariff classification of a 4-way sillcock key from Taiwan.

N240144 April 15, 2013 CLA-2-82:OT:RR:NC:1:118 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8204.11.0060 Mr. Jeff Green M. Green Co. P.O. Box 46847 Philadelphia, PA 19140 RE: The tariff classification of a 4-way sillcock key from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Green: In your letter dated March 25, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have described the submitted sample as a 4-way sillcock key, also referred to as a 4-way faucet key. It is made of steel and designed in the shape of a crisscross metal bar with four hex-shaped openings on each end. It is used to open and close sillcocks (i.e. outside faucets and hose bibs) without handles. The applicable subheading for the 4-way sillcock key will be 8204.11.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches); socket wrenches, with or without handles, drives and extensions; base metal parts thereof: hand-operated spanners and wrenches, and parts thereof: nonadjustable, and parts thereof: other (including parts). The rate of duty will be 9% 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/. You have also asked whether this item is subject to quota or visa restrictions or is regulated by other government agencies. There are no quota restrictions or visa requirements for the product at this time. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check our web site at www.cbp.gov. Furthermore, there are no requirements imposed by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in order to import this product. This office is not aware of any requirements mandated by other government agencies. However, we suggest that you contact the port of entry to confirm this as the time of importation nears.   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 Anthony Grossi at (646) 733-3021. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division