CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1: 112 C87747
Ms. Bette Dullinger
Fritz Companies, Inc.
P.O. Box 220189
Anchorage, AK 99522-1034
RE: The tariff classification of a solar hydrogen power system
from Germany
Dear Ms. Dullinger:
In your letter dated May 6, 1998, on behalf of Solar
Hydrogen Systems, Inc., you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
As indicated by the submitted descriptive literature, the
solar hydrogen power system consists of various components which
serve to demonstrate how electricity generated from renewable
energy sources can be converted into storable hydrogen by water
electrolysis. The system consists of a set of photovoltaic cells
and a PEM electrolyzer which splits water into hydrogen and
oxygen. These gases are collected in a storage tank and
represent stored energy which can be passed into a fuel cell when
needed. In essence, the essential character of this system is
imparted by the process performed by the electrolyzer.
The applicable subheading for the solar hydrogen power
system will be 8543.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for machines and apparatus
for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis. The rate of
duty will be 2.9 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist David
Curran at 212-466-5680.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division