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The tariff classification of a tire valve from Italy.
Issued March 4, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8481.80.1050
Headings: 8481
Product description
The valve consists of a rubber mounting, a plastic cap, a brass valve body and a brass valve mechanism which is threaded into the core of the valve body. Depressing the stem of the valve mechanism allows air to flow into or out of the tire. The rubber mounting facilitates mounting of the valve in the wheel rim. The plastic cap seals and protects the valve mechanism when not in use.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the tire valve will be 8481.80.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other hand operated valves, of copper, having a pressure rating under 850 kPa.
Full text
NY D87919 March 4, 1999 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 D87919 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:8481.80.1050 Mr. Harry Singh Kay Diamond LTD 10 East Merrick Road (Room 210) Valley Stream, New York 11580 RE: The tariff classification of a tire valve from Italy. Dear Mr. Singh: In your letter dated February 4, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question is a tire valve used to provide the means of inflation for a tire and wheel assembly. A sample was submitted. The valve consists of a rubber mounting, a plastic cap, a brass valve body and a brass valve mechanism which is threaded into the core of the valve body. Depressing the stem of the valve mechanism allows air to flow into or out of the tire. The rubber mounting facilitates mounting of the valve in the wheel rim. The plastic cap seals and protects the valve mechanism when not in use. The applicable subheading for the tire valve will be 8481.80.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other hand operated valves, of copper, having a pressure rating under 850 kPa. The rate of duty will be 4 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 Kenneth T. Brock at 212-637-7026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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