The tariff classification of a cutlery tray from China

NY R04576 August 22, 2006 CLA-2-73:RR:E:NC:N1:113 R04576 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7323.99.9060 Ms. Paige Hankins The Container Store 500 Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019 RE: The tariff classification of a cutlery tray from China Dear Ms. Hankins: In your letter dated August 7, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a mesh, steel wire cutlery tray, divided into three compartments. The item measures 10 inches by 11 inches [25.4 cm x 27.94 cm] and is used to organize silverware, flatware and similar utensils. The applicable subheading for the item will be 7323.99.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel, other, other, not coated or plated with precious metal, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division