CLA-2-73:S:N:N3:115 804427
Ms. Karen Bysiewicz
Coudert Brothers
1114 Avenue of the Americas
New York, N.Y. 10036-7703
RE: The tariff classification of iron castings from China.
Dear Ms. Bysiewicz:
In your letter dated November 15, 1994, you requested a
tariff classification ruling, on behalf of our client,
International Castings and Equipment, Inc.
The subject items are described as follows:
1) Trench drains components - which include grates, two
types of drain bodies and end plates are the main
part of trench drains
2) Adjustable sleeves
3) Concealed arms
All of the above will be made of nonmalleable, grey cast
iron.
The trench drain components are assembled by International
Casting and Equipment and are used in parking, loading or
industrial manufacturing areas to handle moderate traffic loads and
to channel water or other liquids into the drainage system of the
structure that houses them. As depicted in Exhibit A, the
components come in two basic models: (1) "Narrow Heavy Duty Trench
Drains," which are approximately 12 inches x 8 inches in size; and
(2) "Wide Heavy Duty Trench Drains," which are approximately 33
inches x 13 inches.
The drain bodies come in two types called "A Sections" and
"B Sections." The A Sections contain a large hole in the middle of
the casting which is designed to accommodate a coupling that
connects with a drainage pipe. The A Sections, as imported, will
not contain the coupling or any device needed to connect it to the
drainage system.
In its assembled form, the grates rest on top of the drain
bodies. The end plates are bolted to the final drain body in a
series of trench drain sections to secure them to each other.
The International Casting and Equipment Company intends to
import the trench drain components in varying numbers and sizes.
The components will not necessarily be sold or used together upon
importation.
The adjustable sleeves and the concealed arms connect with
each other to act as support for off-the floor sinks. The sleeves
weigh between 1 and 2 pounds each. The arms weigh approximately 4
pounds each and have a 1 inch diameter. The function of both of
these items is to mount a sink to a wall.
The applicable subheading for the trench drain components,
the adjustable sleeves and the concealed arms will be 7325.10.0050,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other cast articles of iron or steel: of nonmalleable
cast iron... other. The duty rate will be free.
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