CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:102 872093
Mr. David F. Hickman
Legend Valve & Fitting, Inc.
36715 Metro Court
Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
RE: The tariff classification of chrome plated brass shutoff
valves (supply stops) from Indonesia
Dear Mr. Hickman:
In your letter dated March 3, 1992 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The item in question is a chrome plated brass shutoff valve,
also known in the trade as a supply stop. These valves are
typically used in residential settings to shut off water supply
to faucets and similar fixtures.
The applicable subheading for the supply stops will be
8481.80.1040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for taps, cocks, valves and similar
appliances, hand operated, of copper (or alloy of copper), having
a pressure rating under 850 kPa (125 psi), supply stops. The
duty rate will be 5.6 percent ad valorem.
In a subsequent phone conversation you inquired as to the
proper method of marking the country of origin. The sample
submitted with your request is marked with "Indonesia" in raised
lettering on the underside of the oval shaped handle. In
addition the valve is imported into the United States packaged in
a sealed plastic bag. On one side the package displays the type
of valve, size and your company name. On the reverse side are
installation instructions and, clearly marked at the bottom,
"Made In Indonesia". It is our opinion that this combination of
country of origin marking meets the requirements for importation
into the U.S.
Articles classifiable under subheading 8481.80.1040, HTS,
which are products of Indonesia are entitled to duty free
treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.
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