NY 844734

September 6, 1989

CLA-2-73:S:N:N1:113 844734

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 7321.11.1000

Mr. Arthur Mindle
U.S. Catalytic Corp.
870 Napa Valley Corporate Way
Suite K
Napa, CA 94558

RE: The tariff classification of a portable tabletop gas grill (barbecue)
from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Mindle:

In your letter dated August 21, 1989, you requested a tariff
classification ruling

The subject merchandise is an Olympian #4000 Portable Tabletop Gas Grill (barbecue) replete with parts such as top and bottom castings, cooking grate, smoker plate, burner, venturi, control valve regulator, screws, side handles and legs. All of the above parts are made of stamped metal except the top and bottom castings and smoker plate which are made of cast aluminum. The merchandise comes unassembled and is designed to be used with a disposable propane gas cylinder which is not supplied by the manufacturer.

The applicable subheading for the portable tabletop gas grill (barbecue) will be 7321.11.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for portable stoves, ranges, grates, cookers and barbecues. The rate of duty will be 5.7 percent ad valorem.

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

A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport