CLA-2-73:S:N:N3:115-888952

Mr. Stephen J. Anderson
Merrill
315 Flindt Drive, P.O. Box 392
Storm Lake, Iowa 50588

RE: The tariff classification of a perforated steel pipe from China.

Dear Mr. Anderson:

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 : July 30, 1993

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Perforated steel pipe with a cast iron point manually driven into the ground

HTS PROVISION : Other articles of iron or steel, other

HTS SUBHEADING : 7326.90.9090

RATE OF DUTY : 5.7% 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