NY 860040
FEB. 19, 1991
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:102 860040
8481.20.0080
Ms. Barbara J. Nolting
Bimba Manufacturing Company
Route 50 North
Monee, Illinois 60449-0068
RE: The tariff classification of hydraulic and pneumatic
cylinders, and pneumatic control valves from England.
Dear Ms. Nolting:
In your letter dated January 22, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
With your inquiry you submitted several catalogs covering a
wide range of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. For the
purposes of this ruling we have singled out, with your consent,
five representative items. The "500" series hydraulic cylinder
is a compact, double acting steel actuator available in three
bore sizes and three mounting styles. The DW and DWD double wall
series of pneumatic cylinders are linear acting and convertible
into six different mounting styles. The "Flat 1" series consist
of a group of compact, linear acting pneumatic actuators whose
unique interior design allow them to perform in half the normal
size. They come in both inch and metric sizes.
The "Pneu-Turn" series are limited rotary acting actuators
which, through the use of a gear rack and gear shaft, convert the
linear direction of a pneumatic cylinder to rotary action. The
degree of rotation is limited by the length of the cylinder and
gear rack. The "Quik-Flo" line of pneumatic flow control valves
are hand operated, tapered needle, aluminum alloy regulating
valves which are installed on pneumatic cylinders.
The applicable subheading for the "500" series of hydraulic
actuators will be 8412.21.0075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for hydraulic power engines
and motors, linear acting, other. The rate of duty will be 3.4
percent ad valorem. The DW and DWD double wall
pneumatic cylinders, as well as the Flat 1 series, will be
classifiable under 8412.31.0080, HTS, a provision which covers
pneumatic power engines and motors, linear acting, other than
tie-rod types. The duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem.
The Pneu-Turn rotary pneumatic motors are classifiable under
the provision covering pneumatic power engines and motors, other
than linear acting and other than unlimited rotary acting, HTS
item 8412.39.0080. It will be subject to a 3.4 percent ad
valorem rate of duty. The Quik-Flo line of pneumatic control
valves is classifiable under 8481.20.0080, which covers valves
for pneumatic transmission, other than directional control. The
duty will be 3.7 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