CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:102 872275
Mr. Ingo P. Schiller
Schiller International Corp.
1001 Thomas Street
Hampton, VA 23669
RE: The tariff classification of electrically-actuated dual gate
valves from Germany
Dear Mr. Schiller:
In your letter dated February 27, 1992 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The item involved in this ruling consists of a combination
valve, specifically a 36" and 12" gate jointly operated off of
one electric motor driven actuator. The purpose of the dual
valve arrangement is to allow the smaller of the two to provide
pressure balance to the system when opening or closing the larger
valve.
The applicable subheading for the dual combination valve
will be 8481.80.9020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for valves, other, with electrical
or electro-hydraulic actuators. 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).
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