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NY C80196





October 8, 1997

CLA-2-73:RR:NC:1:115 C80196

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 7326.90.8585

Mr. Steve Kim
Westpeak International Corporation
P.O. Box 2125
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-0125

RE: The tariff classification of steel plant stakes from Japan.

Dear Mr. Kim:

In your letter dated September 24, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The subject items are described as steel plant stakes. They are approximately 12" long and have a diameter of 8mm. They are comprised of a steel pipe, adhesive bonding, PVC coating and a plastic cup.

Your merchandise is considered composite goods, consisting of different materials or made up of different components. This item shall be classified as if it consisted of the material or component which gives it its essential character. In this instance, the steel pipe imparts the essential character.

The applicable subheading for the steel plant stakes will be 7326.90.8585, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, other. The duty rate will be 4% ad valorem.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of this 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 Melvyn Birnbaum at 212-466-5487.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director

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