CLA-2-71:S:N:N3:118 891677
Mr. Dennis Thums
Lucas - Milhaupt, Inc.,
5656 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Cudahy, WI 53110
RE: The tariff classification of Silver brazing filler metal
from England.
Dear Mr. Thums:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in
accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : Oct. 20, 1993
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Silver brazing filler metal in the
form of rolled strip. The strip is
not coated or cored with flux.
Chemical Composition:
Silver 55.0% - 57%
Copper 21.0% - 23%
Zinc 15.0% - 19%
Tin 4.5% - 5.5%
Total other
elements .15% Max
HTS PROVISION : Semimanufactured Silver
HTS SUBHEADING : 7106.92.0000
RATE OF DUTY : 6 percent ad valorem
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Silver copper - phosphorous brazing
filler metal in the form of rolled
strip. The strip is not coated or
cored with Flux.
Chemical composition:
Silver 14.5% - 15.5%
Phosphorus 4.8% - 5.2%
Copper Remainder
Total other
elements .15% Max
Hard as rolled, or soft tempered.
HTS PROVISION : Semimanufactured Silver
HTS SUBHEADING : 7106.92.0000
RATE OF DUTY : 6 percent ad valorem
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