CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:106 899181
Ms. Martha J. Waldner
Unitrans International Corporation
709 South Hindry Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90301
RE: The tariff classification of dispensing and spraying systems
from Germany or Mexico
Dear Ms. Waldner:
In your letter dated June 9, 1994, on behalf of Calmar,
Inc., City of Industry, CA, you requested a tariff classification
ruling. You have submitted descriptive brochures depicting the
Calmar collection of non-aerosol spraying systems.
The imported products are articles used for dispensing
and/or spraying various forms of liquids, as follows:
The Fine Mist Sprayer (Mark V) is consists of a hood, an
orifice cup, a spray head, a piston, a poppet, a shroud, a seal,
a valve, a spring, an accumulator, a dip tube, a gasket and a
ball. The sprayer has a patented pressure build-up valve which
consistently produces a uniform fine mist spray pattern. This
feat is accomplished with just 3-1/2 to 4 pounds of finger force.
There is no dripping or jetting because of the non-throttling
system design. This sprayer has a delivery volume of .14 cc per
stroke, and closure sizes are available in 22-415 and 24-410
threaded closures.
The Dispenser (MD 3200) consists of a head (Menda), an
articulator, a piston, a chaplet, a gasket, a closure (Menda), a
spring, a pedestal a valve, an accumulator and an inductor. The
sprayer combines the unique concept of the Menda scientific dish-
type alcohol dispenser with the reliability and efficiency of the
Calmar SSA non-aerosol dispensing system. The MD 3200 system is
designed for easy, one-handed delivery of a wide variety of
liquids. This dispenser has a delivery volume of approximately
.7 cc per stroke.
The Trigger Sprayer (TS-800) consists of a nozzle, a
discharge valve, a valve body, a shroud, a piston, a trigger, a
closure, an inductor retainer, an inductor, a responser, a
spherical valve and a gasket. Ten different spray, steam and/or
foam nozzle combinations are available to suit the customer's
product requirements. Lock-in settings provide positive
switching from one position to the next. This sprayer has a
delivery of approximately .80 cc per stroke. The TS-800 is
designed to fit plastic containers with 28/400 or 28/414 neck
finishes.
The Dispenser (SD-200) consists of a dispensing head, a
chaplet, a
5/32 inch ball valve, a 3/16 inch ball valve, an accumulator, a
piston, a dispenser seal, a dip tube, a gasket, a closure, and a
spring. The SD-200 was created to provide optimum dispensing
capabilities for products requiring an output of approximately 2
ml. This system is used for dispensing liquid soaps, as well as
lotions, shampoos, hair conditions, pharmaceuticals, cleansers
and household chemicals. The pump head is available with two
stock heads (a standard or a highly stylized saddle head design).
Screw caps come in 24 mm, 28 mm and 33 mm sizes; and 400, 410 and
415 neck lengths. This dispenser has a delivery of approximately
2 ml. per stroke.
The applicable subheading for the Fine Mist Sprayer (Mark V)
and Trigger Sprayer (TS-800) will be 8424.20.1000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
simple piston pump sprays and powder bellows. The general rate
of duty will be 5.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Dispenser (MD 3200) and
Dispenser (SD-200) will be 8424.89.0080, HTS, which provides for
other mechanical appliances (whether or not hand operated) for
projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders. The
general rate of duty will be 3.7 percent 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