CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:102 860625
Ms. Susie Porter
A.W. Fenton Company
1100 Rarig Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43219-2312
RE: The tariff classification of a solenoid pilot valve cover
from Taiwan
Dear Ms. Porter:
In your letter dated February 15, 1991, on behalf of your
client, Jersey International Trading Company, you requested a
tariff classification ruling and guidance on the marking
requirements.
The item in question, part number K103-101, is an aluminum
alloy casting of an end plate for a solenoid pilot valve. You
state that, after importation into the United States, it will be
machined and plated by your client's customer and assembled to
other components to make a finished valve. Your letter goes on
to assert that this part is sold in boxes labeled with the
country of origin, Taiwan.
The applicable subheading for the end plate casting will be
8481.90.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other parts of valves, other than hand
operated or check. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad
valorem.
As far as the proper method of country of origin marking
goes, if the components are individual packaged in boxes bearing
a clear and noticeable marking of "Taiwan", then this is
acceptable. If, on the other hand, they are bulk-packed into one
box, then it is suggested that you contact your local port and
seek a waiver of marking. Accompanying this request should be a
letter from the end user certifying that they are aware of the
country of origin and that they will not resell the parts in the
same condition as imported. Lacking this, these parts will be
required to be permanently, legibly and conspicuously marked
"Made in Taiwan".
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