CLA-2-39:S:N:N3G:343 870190
Ms. Helen H. Seldon
Attorney in Fact
W.M. Stone & Co., Inc.
838 Granby Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
RE: The tariff classification of hose nozzles from Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Seldon:
In your letter dated December 23, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
A sample of each item accompanied your letter. Item #819557
is a plastic trigger hose 4-pattern water nozzle, which
establishes a pattern of water flow. It is classifiable in
3924.10.5000 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other household articles of plastics:
Other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem.
Item #279406 is a plastic trigger hose nozzle and item
#819615 is a base metal trigger hose nozzle. We have determined
that the principle function of these 2 items is the regulation of
water flow. Each of these items is classifiable in 8481.80.5090
(HTS), which provides for hand operated valves and similar
devices of other materials. The rate of duty will be 4.4 percent
ad valorem.
The plastic impulse sprinkler on a metal spike, item #819615
is classifiable in 8424.89.0080 (HTS), which provides for other
spraying appliances. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad
valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
The samples will be returned as requested.
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport