CLA-2-86:S:N:N1:106-858366
Mr. Michael D. Chapman
Custom Castings International, Inc.
1215 Hightower Trail
Building B, Suite 120
Atlanta, Georgia 30350
RE: The tariff classification of a follower plate (for a draft
gear assembly) from South Africa
Dear Mr. Chapman:
In your letter dated November 20, 1990 you requested a
tariff classification ruling. You have submitted technical
drawings, blue prints and the chemical composition of the
product.
The Y 44 follower plate for a draft gear assembly is a
machined, rectangular article that is used in the coupling system
of a not self-propelled railway freight (hopper) car. It works
as a stopper when two cars are connected together. The coupling
system which is used to join one car to another and to absorb
shock, consists of a knuckle operating in a striker, the follower
block, and gears operating against themselves. The imported
article is made of rolled steel and measures 8 13/16 inches wide
by 12 1/2 inches long by 2 1/4 inches high. The part is heat-
treated, quenched and tempered to a 241-311 Brinell Hardness so
it has some wear resistance
The applicable subheading for the Y 44 follower plate will
be 8607.99.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other parts of railway or tramway
freight car, not self-propelled. The rate of duty will be 5.7
percent ad valorem.
Imports from South Africa which are produced by parastatal
companies are prohibited from importation under the Comprehensive
Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986. Parastatal companies are defined as
companies which are owned, controlled or subsidized by the
government of South Africa.
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