NY 866906
October 9 1991
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:102 866906
Ms. Randi Brown
C.I. Tech International, Inc.
11 Skyline Drive
Hawthorne, N.Y. 10532
RE: The tariff classification of a linear low density
polyethylene film check valve from Japan
Dear Ms. Brown:
In your letter dated September 5, 1991 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The item in question is a thin, plastic film tube that is
used as a part of a Mylar balloon. The tube is bonded to the
balloon and is used as a positive check valve in the filling of
the balloon. The nozzle, from the compressed helium tank, is
inserted into one opening of the tube and gas is blown in. Upon
completion, the nozzle is removed and the tube seals flat
against itself, thereby preventing any reverse flow. As in other
check valves, additional air can always be added to the balloon,
but no air is allowed to escape.
The valves are available either on a continuous roll or by
individual piece, and come in two styles: 150mm X 25mm, and 121mm
X 9mm. Physically they resemble a flat, clear strip with the
Japanese manufacturer's name printed on a colored background.
The applicable subheading for the polyethylene film check
valves will be 8481.30.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for check valves of material
other than brass, iron, steel or rubber. The rate of duty will
be 4.4 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