C82377 C8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of forged steel tube connectors from Mexico.

Issued December 16, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 7307.99.50

Headings: 7307

Product description

The products to be imported are alloy steel (Grade 4130, 4140, 4150, 4340, 8620, 8630, etc.) forged tube connectors produced by ring rolling. These tube connectors or couplings have been processed after the forging operation by polishing.

Full text

NY C82377 December 16, 1997 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:1:117 C82377 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7307.99.50 Mr. Sergio Davila U.S. Customs Broker 14208 Atlanta Dr. Laredo, TX 78045 RE: The tariff classification of forged steel tube connectors from Mexico. Dear Mr. Davila: In your letter dated November 3, 1997 on behalf of Frisa Forjados, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The products to be imported are alloy steel (Grade 4130, 4140, 4150, 4340, 8620, 8630, etc.) forged tube connectors produced by ring rolling. These tube connectors or couplings have been processed after the forging operation by polishing. The applicable tariff provision for the alloy steel forged tube connectors or couplings will be 7307.99.50, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel, other, other, other. The general rate of duty will be 5.1 percent ad valorem. Effective January 1, 1998, the general rate of duty will be 4.7 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 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 Paula Ilardi at 212-466-5476. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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