8302.41.60 - Of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc

This HTS category, 8302.41.60, specifically covers base metal mountings, fittings, and similar articles that are suitable for buildings, and are further refined to be of iron or steel, aluminum, or zinc. This includes a wide array of hardware components used in the construction and furnishing of buildings, excluding items covered by more specific subheadings within 8302.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8302.41.90 "Other," requires careful consideration of the specific intended application. While both fall under "Other mountings, fittings and similar articles, and parts thereof: Suitable for buildings: Other," the .60 subheading is reserved for those items whose material composition is explicitly iron or steel, aluminum, or zinc. This is a key differentiator from any other "other" fittings not meeting this material specification at this level.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to address specific functionalities for building applications. The subcategories include those designed for curtains, draperies, and window shades (8302.41.60.50), as well as a broader "Other" category (8302.41.60.80) for remaining fittings of iron or steel, aluminum, or zinc that are suitable for buildings and do not fall into the curtain and shade category. This hierarchical structure allows for precise classification based on both material and specific architectural or decorative use.