CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 B83219
Mr. Arvind Suri
J.J. Morgan Co., Inc.
475 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917
RE: The tariff classification of mixing valves from Australia
Dear Mr. Suri:
In your letter dated March 11, 1997, on behalf of your
client, Taco, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The items in question are identified as "Thermostatic"
mixing valves. The valves mix hot and cold water to prevent
scalding by controlling and delivering water at a safe
temperture. Once the temperature is set, the valves function
automatically, and their design ensures a constant outlet
temperture regardless of supply fluctuations.
The applicable subheading for the thermostatic mixing valve
will be 8481.80.9015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for regulator valves, self-operating, for controlling variables such as temperature .... The
rate of duty will be 2.7 percent ad valorem.
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 Kenneth
Brock at 212-466-5493.
Sincerely,
Robert Swierupski
Chief, Metals and Machinery Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division