CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 C82375
Mr. Sergio Davila
U.S. Customs Broker
14208 Atlanta Dr.
Laredo, TX 78045
RE: The tariff classification of a forged valve ball from Mexico
Dear Mr. Davila:
In your letter dated November 3, 1997 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The item in question is identified as a forged "valve ball"
made of steel. The valve ball is the spherical closure element
for a ball valve. You indicate the valve ball will be further
processed and used in the manufacture of valves for the oil and
petrochemical industry.
The applicable subheading for the forged valve ball will be
8481.90.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other parts of valves. The rate of
duty will be 0.7 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
T. Brock at 212-466-5493.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division