CLA-2-73:S:N:N1:115 876290
Ms. Denise Kennedy
Irish Trade Board
880 Third Avenue (8th floor)
New York, N.Y. 10022
RE: The tariff classification of the Hull Cell Panel from
Ireland.
Dear Ms. Kennedy:
In your letter dated July 1, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The subject article is described as a Hull Cell Panel.
The function of the Hull Cell Panel is to act as a cathode and is
fitted into a Hull Cell Testing Device during the test. The
panel is used to test electroplating solutions. It is a
miniature plating unit designed to produce a cathode deposit that
records the character of electroplate at all current densities
within the operating range. The test allows the operator to
determine and control the effects of addition agents, impurities
and purification treatments on the plating electrolyte. Three
samples were submitted. Two are made of steel, with one being
zinc plated and the other having a plastic coating. The third
sample is polished brass with a plastic coating.
The applicable subheading for the steel Hull Cell Panels
will be 7326.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel,
other. The duty rate will be 5.7% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the brass Hull Cell Panels
will be 7419.99.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other articles of copper: other:
other. The duty rate will be 5% 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