CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 D81505
Mr. Clemens V. Claparede
L.H. Corp
Pulaski Corporate Center
4945 Stepp Place
Dublin, Virginia 24084
RE: The tariff classification of ball type valves from Germany
Dear Mr. Claparede:
In your letter dated July 30, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of L.H. Corp.
The items in question are "bowlswitch" valves which are
described as sanitary ball type valves for use in the food and
beverage industries. The valves are made of stainless steel and
are hand operated.
The applicable subheading for the bowlswitch valves will be
8481.80.3070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTSUS), which provides for hand operated ball type valves of
steel. The rate of duty will be 6.1 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