CLA-2-74:S:N:N1:115 879549
Mr. Ed Baker
A.N. Deringer, Inc.
30 West Service Road
Champlain, New York 12919-9703
RE: The tariff classification of copper crimp rings from Canada.
Dear Mr. Baker:
In your letter dated October 22, 1992, you requested a
tariff classification ruling, on behalf of your client, Bow
Plastics Ltd., Montreal, Canada.
The subject articles are described as copper crimp rings.
They are used to complete the sealing of tubes and pipes that are
being connected with a pipe fitting. The copper crimp rings are
available in 3/8 inch,
1/2 inch and 3/4 inch widths. In use, the copper crimp rings are
utilized in the following manner:
1. The crimp ring is positioned over the tube.
2. A fitting is inserted into the tube.
3. The ring is crimped with a hand crimping tool to seal
the tube against possible leaks.
The rings are intended for use in hot and cold water
plumbing supplies.
The applicable subheading for the copper crimp rings will
be 7419.99.5010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other articles of copper: brass plumbing
goods not elsewhere specified or included. The duty rate will be
5% ad valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheadings 7419.99.5010, HTS,
which have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled
to a 3% rate of duty under the United States-Canada Free Trade
Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations.
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