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This heading covers general purpose classes of base metal accessory fittings and mountings, such as are used largely on furniture, doors, windows, coachwork, etc. Goods within such general classes remain in this heading even if they are designed for particular uses (e.g., door handles or hinges for automobiles). The heading does not, however, extend to goods forming an essential part of the structure of the article, such as window frames or swivel devices for revolving chairs.
The heading covers :(A) Hinges of all types (e.g., butt hinges, lift-off hinges, angle hinges, strap hinges and garnets). (B) Castors, as defined in Chapter Note 2.
To fall in this heading, castors must have mountings of base metal, but the wheels may be of any material (except precious metal).
In the case of castors having pneumatic tyres, the diameter of the castor must be measured with the tyre inflated to a normal pressure.
The presence of spokes does not affect the classification of castors in this heading.
Castors not complying with the provisions of the heading text or of Chapter Note 2, are excluded (e.g., Chapter 87). (C) Mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for motor vehicles (e.g., motor cars, lorries or motor coaches), not being parts or accessories of Section XVII. For example : made up ornamental beading strips; foot rests; grip bars, rails and handles; fittings for blinds (rods, brackets, fastening fittings, spring mechanisms, etc.); interior luggage racks; window opening mechanisms; specialised ash trays; tail-board fastening fittings. (D) Mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for buildings
This group includes : (1) Door guards fitted with chains, bars, etc.; espagnolette or casement bolts and fittings; casement fasteners and stays; fanlight or skylight openers, stays and fittings; cabin hooks and eyes; hooks and fittings for double windows; hooks, fasteners, stops, brackets and roller ends for shutters or blinds; letter-box plates; door knockers, spy holes, etc. (other than those fitted with optical elements). (2) Catches (including ball spring catches), bolts, fasteners, latches, etc., (other than key-operated bolts of heading 83.01), for doors. (3) Fittings for sliding doors or windows of shops, garages, sheds, hangars, etc. (e.g., grooves and tracks, runners and rollers). (4) Keyhole plates and finger-plates for doors of buildings. (5) Curtain, blind or portiere fittings (e.g., rods, tubes, rosettes, brackets, bands, tassel hooks, clips, sliding or runner rings, stops); cleat hooks, guides and knot holders for blind cords, etc.; staircase fittings, such as protectors for staircase treads; stair carpet clips, stair rods, banister knobs.
Rods, tubes and bars, suitable for use as curtain or stair rods, etc., merely cut to length and drilled, remain classified according to the constituent metal. (6) Corner braces, reinforcing plates, angles, etc., for doors, windows or shutters. (7) Hasps and staples for doors; handles and knobs for doors, including those for locks or latches. (8) Door stops and door closers (other than those of (H) below). (E) Mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture
Thisgroup includes : (1) Protective studs (with one or more points) for legs of furniture, etc.; metal decorative fittings; shelf adjusters for book-cases, etc.; fittings for cupboards, bedsteads, etc.; keyhole plates. (2) Corner braces, reinforcing plates, angles, etc. (3) Catches (including ball spring catches), bolts, fasteners, latches, etc. (other than key-operated bolts of heading 83.01). (4) Hasps and staples for chests, etc. (5) Handles and knobs, including those for locks or latches. (F) (1) Fittings and similar articles for trunks, chests, suit-cases or similar travel goods, e.g., lid guides (but not including fasteners); handles; corner protectors; lid struts and runners; closing rods for basket-trunks; fittings for expanding cases; however, ornaments for handbags fall in heading 71.17. (2) Corner braces, reinforcing plates, angles, etc., for chests, trunks, caskets, boxes, suit-cases, etc. (3) Fittings and similar articles for saddlery, such as bits, curbs, saddle-bows, stirrups; trace, harness or rein rings; horse-brasses and other fittings for harness. (4) Fittings and similar articles for caskets or coffins. (5) Fittings and similar articles for vessels (ships and boats). (G) Hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets (fixed, hinged or toothed, etc.) and similar fixtures such as coat racks, towel racks, dish-cloth racks, brush racks, key racks.
Coat racks, etc., having the character of furniture, such as coat racks incorporating a shelf, are classified in Chapter 94. (H) Automatic door closers, spring or hydraulic types, for doors, gates, etc.
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