The tariff classification of a steel fastener from multiple countries.

N248842 January 2, 2014 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:1:118 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7318.24.0000 Mr. Steven R. Keller Cascade Corporation 2201 NE 201st Avenue Fairview, OR 97024-9718 RE: The tariff classification of a steel fastener from multiple countries. Dear Mr. Keller: In your letter dated December 12, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, PN 129-000-1, described as a steel retaining ring, is part of the front locking mechanism in a WedgeLock Coupler. It fits into a groove and helps retain the shaft within the front lock. The applicable subheading for PN 129-000-1 will be 7318.24.0000, 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: non-threaded articles: cotters and cotter pins. The general rate of duty will be 3.8% 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 Anthony Grossi at (646) 733-3021. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division