CLA-2-72:OT:RR:NC:1:117
Mr. Saul Harriman
Soconord Corporation
1115 Goodnight Trail
Houston, TX 77060
RE: The tariff classification of round solid alloy steel bars from China
Dear Mr. Harriman:
In your letter dated September 12, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The product to be imported is described as round solid alloy steel bars. They measure in size from 4 inches to 11.25 inches in outside diameter and approximately 31 feet in length. These solid alloy steel bars are produced by hot continuous casting, and then are cold rolled, machined, heat treated and straightened. Mill test certificates submitted state the material is made to comply with ASTM A-370 and A-388 standards and API 7-1 specifications. Chemistries shown on the mill certificates are consistent with the definition of other alloy steel in Chapter 72, Note 1(f), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTSUS).
After importation, a specific diameter bore will be made by drilling the bars and the ends will be finished with pin and box threaded connections. The bars will ultimately be manufactured into drill collars, pup joints and other products used in drilling operations in the oil and gas industry.
The applicable subheading for the solid alloy steel bars will be 7228.60.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel: Other bars and rods: Other: Cold-formed. 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) 733-2030.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Russo
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division