CLA-2-73:S:N:N1:117 812140
Mr. Jim Myers
South Bay Foundry
P.O. Box 1256
1623 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 200
National City, California 91950-0344
RE: The tariff classification of pipe couplings from China.
Dear Mr. Myers:
In your letter dated June 21, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The products to be imported are ductile iron threaded pipe
couplings in various sizes ranging from 6 inches to 12 inches.
The applicable subheading for the ductile iron pipe
couplings will be 7307.19.3060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for tube or pipe fittings
(for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel, cast
fittings, other, ductile fittings, other, threaded. The rate of
duty will be 6.1 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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