NY 856238
SEP 26 1990
CLA-2-73:S:N:N1:117 856238
Mr. Alexander G. Arroyos
Dynamic Ocean Services International, Inc.
P.O. Box 53538
1201 Hahlo Street
Houston, Texas 77052
RE: The tariff classification of coupling stock from Japan.
Dear Mr. Arroyos:
In your letter dated August 31, 1990 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The product to be imported, coupling stock, is hollow, of
nonalloy steel, and has a circular cross section. It will be
available in O.D.'s ranging from 2-3/8" to 10-5/8". Though this
product comes in a variety of lengths, the majority of pieces are
cut to lengths ranging from 38" to 45". A uniform wall thickness
runs along its entirety.
The applicable subheading for the coupling stock will be
7304.39.00, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles,
seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel, other, of
circular cross section, of iron or nonalloy steel, other. The
rate of duty will be 8 percent ad valorum.
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