NY 868219
NOV 21 1991
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:105 868219
Mr. John A. Slagle
Wolf D. Barth Co. Inc.
7575 Holstein Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa. 19153
RE: The tariff classification of a stirring needle from Japan.
Dear Mr. Slagle:
In your letter dated October 17, 1991 submitted on behalf of
OI-NEG TV products you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The blueprint is being returned as requested.
The stirring needle is made of molydenum clad with a
platinum rhodium alloy and weighs 247 kilos. It is located in
the forehearth section of a gas fired furnace and is used to
stir molten glass used in the manufacture of picture tubes.
The applicable subheading for the stirring needle will be
8417.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for parts of nonelectric industrial or
laboratory furnaces and ovens including incinerators. The rate
of duty will be 5.7 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