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The tariff classification of valves for use in automotive systems
Issued October 21, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Copies to clipboardE8 E87460 (October 21, 1999)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8481.80.9050, 4016.99.6050, 8481.80.9015
Product description
The items in question are various valves used in automotive systems. Photographs and samples were made available. The ORVR vent shut valve assembly, part number 17550-S84-A014-M1, fuel vent valve assembly, part number 17350-S84-A4000, and fuel cut-off valve, part number 17570-S8402, are complete self-operating valves that control the flow of fuel and fuel vapors within a vehicle’s fuel system. The valve air outlet, part number 89712-44711X, is a complete valve for controlling the flow of air into a vehicle’s passenger compartment. The “H. Lu” valve, part number 75830-18050G, is a valve component made from NBR rubber.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the ORVR vent shut valve assembly, part number 17550-S84-A014-M1, fuel vent valve assembly, part number 17350-S84-A4000, and fuel cut-off valve, part number 17570-S8402, will be 8481.80.9015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for regulator valves, self-operating, for controlling variables such as temperature, pressure, flow and liquid level. The applicable subheading for the valve air outlet, part number 89712-44711X, will be 8481.80.9050, HTSUS, which provides for other taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances. The applicable subheading for the “H. Lu” valve, part number 75830-18050G, will be 4016.99.6050, HTSUS, which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber…other.
Full text
NY E87460 October 21, 1999 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 E87460 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8481.80.9015, 8481.80.9050, 4016.99.6050 Ms. Judy L. Cook TG Missouri Corporation 2200 Plattin Road Perryville, Missouri 63775 RE: The tariff classification of valves for use in automotive systems Dear Ms. Cook: In your letter dated September 22, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of TG Missouri Corporation. The items in question are various valves used in automotive systems. Photographs and samples were made available. The ORVR vent shut valve assembly, part number 17550-S84-A014-M1, fuel vent valve assembly, part number 17350-S84-A4000, and fuel cut-off valve, part number 17570-S8402, are complete self-operating valves that control the flow of fuel and fuel vapors within a vehicle’s fuel system. The valve air outlet, part number 89712-44711X, is a complete valve for controlling the flow of air into a vehicle’s passenger compartment. The “H. Lu” valve, part number 75830-18050G, is a valve component made from NBR rubber. The applicable subheading for the ORVR vent shut valve assembly, part number 17550-S84-A014-M1, fuel vent valve assembly, part number 17350-S84-A4000, and fuel cut-off valve, part number 17570-S8402, will be 8481.80.9015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for regulator valves, self-operating, for controlling variables such as temperature, pressure, flow and liquid level. The rate of duty will be 2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the valve air outlet, part number 89712-44711X, will be 8481.80.9050, HTSUS, which provides for other taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances. The rate of duty will be 2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the “H. Lu” valve, part number 75830-18050G, will be 4016.99.6050, HTSUS, which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber…other. The rate of duty will be 2.5 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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