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The tariff classification of a ball valve from Italy
Issued August 19, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Copies to clipboardB8 B88364 (August 19, 1997)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8481.80.1085
Headings: 8481
Product description
The item in question is a forged brass ball valve. The valve will be imported in ten different sizes with both threaded and solder end connections. The principal use for the valve will be in the plumbing industry.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the valve will be 8481.80.1085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for brass ball valves having a pressure rating over 850kPa.
Full text
NY B88364 August 19, 1997 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 B88364 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8481.80.1085 Mr. John Thomas Conbraco Industries, Inc. PO Box 125 Pageland, SC 29728 RE: The tariff classification of a ball valve from Italy Dear Mr. Thomas: In your letter dated August 5, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question is a forged brass ball valve. The valve will be imported in ten different sizes with both threaded and solder end connections. The principal use for the valve will be in the plumbing industry. The applicable subheading for the valve will be 8481.80.1085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for brass ball valves having a pressure rating over 850kPa. The rate of duty will be 4.6 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 Kenneth T. Brock at 212-466-5493. Sincerely, Robert Swierupski Chief, Metals and Machinery Branch National Commodity Specialist Division
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