NY 883008
FEB 26 1993
Mr. Donald G. Hallahan
Hallahan International Group Ltd
1000 Ridc Plaza - Suite 403
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238
RE: The tariff classification of gray iron castings from the
Philippines.
Dear Mr. Hallahan:
In your letter dated February 9, 1993, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The three items in question are non-malleable gray iron
castings and are described as follows:
1) Roof Dome (Grate) - which is used on industrial and
commercial building roofs as screening protection against debris. It is placed over
roof storm drain pipes and is designed for storm water run-off.
2) Clamping Collar - is a threaded flange casting part for mating with
a floor drain pipe used in industrial, commercial, institutional and non-
residential buildings (public baths, shower rooms, etc.). The collar holds
or clamps the upper drain member to the underside of the flooring.
3) Floor Drain Casting - which is used in institutional and commercial
kitchens. These large drains are set in the floor and are designed for
floor washdowns that are emptied into the drain pipe.
The applicable subheading for the roof dome will be 7325.10.0050,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
other cast articles of iron or steel: of nonmalleable cast iron... other.
The duty rate will be free.
The applicable subheading for the clamping collar and the floor
draining casting will be 7324.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other sanitary ware and parts
thereof, of iron or steel. The duty rate will be 3.4% ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 7324.90.0000, HTS, which are
products of the Philippines 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