CLA-2-76:RR:NC:1:118 D81830
Mr. Andrew Howett
Product Administrator
KB Alloys, Inc.
P.O. Box 14927
Reading, PA 19612-4927
RE: The tariff classification of round aluminum alloy rods and
hexagonal aluminum alloy bars from the United Kingdom.
Dear Mr. Howett:
In your letter dated August 20, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have described the merchandise as 9.5 mm round aluminum
alloy rods with an aluminum content of 96.5% and a strontium
content of 3.5%. These rods will be imported in straight lengths
of between 6 inches and 36 inches. The other item is a hexagonal
aluminum alloy bar with a content of 94% aluminum, 5% titanium
and 1% boron. These bars measure between 8 feet and 10 feet in
length and have a diameter of 10 mm or more. Both items are used
to modify the aluminum-silicon eutectic in casting alloys and to
refine the grain of aluminum alloys.
The applicable subheading for the 9.5 mm round aluminum
alloy rod will be 7604.29.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for Aluminum bars, rods and
profiles: Of aluminum alloys: Bars and rods: Having a round cross
section, with an outside diameter of less than 10 mm. The rate
of duty will be 2.6 percent ad valorem. The applicable
subheading for the hexagonal aluminum alloy bar which has a
diameter greater than 10 mm will be 7604.29.5060, HTS, which
provides for Aluminum bars, rods and profiles: Of aluminum
alloys: Bars and rods: Other, with a maximum cross-sectional
dimension of 10 mm or more. The rate of duty will be 3 percent
ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 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 Kathy
Campanelli at 212-466-5492.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division