CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 D85351
Mr. Arvind K. Sun
J.F. Moran Co., Inc.
475 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917
RE: The tariff classification of multi-purpose valves from China
Dear Mr. Sun:
In your letter dated December 2, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of your client Taco.
The items in question are identified as PLUS-ONE multi-purpose valves. The valves are designed to integrate within a
single valve body the functions of a shut-off valve with those of
a balancing valve and a check valve. Illustrations and
descriptive literature were submitted.
Flow control in the PLUS-ONE valves is achieved by means of
a plug type closure element which is hand operated. Shrader valve
metering connections, located at the inlet and outlet ports of
the valve body, allow flow through the valve to metered using
external gauges. The valve body, cover and gland are of cast
iron, while the internal components are of bronze and stainless
steel.
The applicable subheading for the PLUS-ONE multi-purpose
valves will be 8481.80.3020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS), which provides for hand operated valves,
plug type, of iron. 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 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 Kenneth
T. Brock at 212-466-5493.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division