CLA-2-69:OT:RR:NC:N4:428
Ms. Pilar Dorfman
E. Besler & Co.
115 Martin Lane
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
RE: The tariff classification of ceramic nozzles from China.
Dear Ms. Dorfman:
In your letter dated August 4, 2009, on behalf of MAT Industries LLC, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, identified as “Powermate Ceramic Nozzles”, Item #005-0033CT, consists of two nozzles made of ceramic, each measuring approximately 1 ¾” in length. The nozzles are to be used as replacement parts for the Coleman Powermate 009-0002CT Air Sandblaster Kit.
Your sample is being returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the ceramic nozzles will be 6909.19.5095, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses… Other.” The rate of duty will be 4% ad valorem.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Sharon Chung at (646) 733-3028.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division