CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:1:102
Sebastian Eich
Aventis Atlantic Partners LLC
245 N. Highland Ave NE, Suite 230-102
Atlanta, GA 30303
RE: The tariff classification of valve parts from Germany.
Dear Mr. Eich:
In your letter dated December 1, 2014 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Rausch and Pausch, LP.
The merchandise under consideration is described as parts used in a Magnetic Valve Block: Color Coding Part (green), part number 15315 052, Valve Unit Complete, part number 16743 053 and a plastic Label Color Coding, part number 16733 051. The Valve Unit Complete, part number 16743 053, is designed to be used with all valve bodies manufactured by Rausch and Pausch, LP. In its resting position, the valve unit prevents air flow through the unit. Once activated by an electrical current, the bottom portion of the Valve Unit Complete is pulled towards the core, allowing the flow of pressurized air from the compressor to the air suspension strut.
The plastic Color Coding Part, part Number 15315 052, is located in the plug connector complete and serves solely as a unique identifier during assembly. This item is manufactured through a plastic molding system, measures 10 millimeters in length x 10 millimeters in width x 2.9 millimeters in depth and weighs .25 grams.
The Label Color Coding, part number 16733 051, is described as a sticker. It measures 4.5 millimeters by 8.7 millimeters and weighs .5 grams. The label is used for color coding purposes and identifies the strut that is connected to the connector, e.g., FL represents Front Left and RL represents Rear Left.
The applicable subheading of the Valve Unit Complete, part number 16743 053 will be 8481.90.9085, HTSUS, which provides for Taps, cocks, valves, similar appliances…parts thereof; Other; Other; Other, Other. The rate of duty will be Free.
The applicable subheading for Color coding part (green), part Number 15315 052, is 3926.90.9980, which provides for Other articles of plastics; Other. The rate of duty is 5.3 percent ad valorem.
Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on the plastic Label Color Coding, part number 16733 051. Your request for a classification ruling should include the answers to the following questions: Explain the stamping process of the color coded label. Do the labels contain a bar code? When this information is available, you may wish to consider resubmission of your request. We are returning any related samples, exhibits, etc. If you decide to resubmit your request, please include all of the material that we have returned to you.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Sandra Martinez at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division