CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:1:117
Mr. Mike Wolfe
Titan Pump Jacks
371 U.S. Bus Hwy 287S
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
RE: The tariff classification of couplings from China
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
In your letter dated September 10, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The importation in question is non-alloy steel couplings from China. The API couplings are threaded at each end and range in length from approximately 2 inches to 13 inches. The intended use of the couplings is to be screwed onto API 5 CT Grade K55 casing and tubing.
The applicable subheading for the non-alloy steel couplings will be 7307.92.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel, other, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves, sleeves (couplings), of iron or non-alloy steel. The rate of duty will be free.
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 Mary Ellen Laker at (646) 733-3020.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Russo
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division