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The tariff classification of liquid propane regulator valves from China
Issued January 10, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8481.10.0090
Headings: 8481
Product description
The item at issue is a gas pressure regulator for use with liquid propane barbecue grills. This regulator valve is installed inline between the LP gas tank and the burner control valves on the grill. Its function is to reduce the gas pressure coming from the tank down to a controllable level for use by the burners.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for LP gas regulator valve will be 8481.10.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pressure reducing valves, other.
Full text
NY 804939 January 10, 1995 CLA-2-84:S:N:N3:102 804939 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8481.10.0090 Mr. Sonny Hernandez Con-Trand Services, Inc. 1340 Post & Paddock, Suite 300 Grand Prairie, TX 75050 RE: The tariff classification of liquid propane regulator valves from China Dear Mr. Hernandez: In your letter dated December 7, 1994, on behalf of your client, Fortus Technologies, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item at issue is a gas pressure regulator for use with liquid propane barbecue grills. This regulator valve is installed inline between the LP gas tank and the burner control valves on the grill. Its function is to reduce the gas pressure coming from the tank down to a controllable level for use by the burners. The applicable subheading for LP gas regulator valve will be 8481.10.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pressure reducing valves, other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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
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