The tariff classification of a steel threaded fastener from China

N276723 July 6, 2016 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:N1:121 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7318.15.8066 Ms. Jackie Benkler W.J. Benkler, Inc. 570 E. Higgins Rd., Suite 103 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 RE: The tariff classification of a steel threaded fastener from China Dear Ms. Benkler: In your letter dated May 11, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Wurth Service Supply, Inc. The submitted sample will be retained by this office. The product under consideration, part number S-10260, is described in your letter as a “Hex Flange Bolt.” It is made of zinc-plated carbon steel, measures 5/16 - 18 x 1, and features a fully threaded shank, hexagonal flange head, chamfered point, and a captive polyethylene washer underneath the head. Consideration was given to classifying part number S-10260 as a bolt in subheading 7318.15.2065, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), as you proposed. However, after consulting ANSI/ASME Standard B18.2.1 and reviewing the features of this fastener in relation to the criteria, part number S-10260 is determined to be a cap screw, greater than 6 mm in diameter. The applicable subheading for part number S-10260 will be 7318.15.8066, 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: with hexagonal heads: other: cap screws. The duty rate will be 8.5% 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Barbara Kaiser at barbara.kaiser@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division