CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 D81081
Mr. John Thomas
Conbraco Industries Inc.
1418 South Pearl Street
Pageland, SC 29728
RE: The tariff classification of a pneumatic actuator
Dear Mr. Thomas:
In your letter dated August 3, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Conbraco Industries.
The item in question is described as a pneumatic actuator
designed to be assembled onto a ball valve. The actuator
converts pneumatic energy into mechanical motion to open and
close the valve.
The applicable subheading for the pneumatic actuator will be
8412.39.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTSUS), which provides for other pneumatic power engines and
motors. 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