CLA-2-82:OT:RR:NC:1:104
Mr. Robert Garcia
R.W. Smith & Co., Inc.
3030 Greens Road
Houston, TX 77032
RE: The tariff classification of nozzles from China
Dear Mr. Garcia:
In your letter dated October 15, 2012 on behalf of DiaPac LLC, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample is being returned to you.
The nozzles are designed for use in polycrystalline diamond cutter (“PCD”) matrix drill bits used in oil and gas exploration applications. Their function is to direct drilling mud/liquid to expedite removal of rock cuttings while drilling. They provide direct fluid flow in the dome and across the cutting area of the bits. This action reduces bit balling and increases the rate of penetration. The nozzles have no mechanical features such as valves nor do they contain any abrasive material. The threaded section is steel with the balance being a pressed and sintered tungsten carbide/cobalt component. Markings on the submitted sample, i.e., “36” and “09”, designate the series and size respectively.
The applicable subheading for the nozzles described above will be 8207.19.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Interchangeable tools for handtools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine-tools (for example, for pressing, stamping, punching, tapping, threading, drilling, boring, broaching, milling, turning or screwdriving), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools; base metal parts thereof: Rock drilling or earth boring tools, and parts thereof: Other, including parts: Other … Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 2.9 percent ad valorem.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
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 Patricia O’Donnell at (646) 733-3011.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Russo
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division