The tariff classification of a valve part from England
Issued September 3, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8481.90.9080
Headings: 8481
Product description
Descriptive information was provided. The article in question is described as a “paper element”, part number 7216-009, used in water and gas safety valves. The paper element is a water-soluble ring used in the trigger mechanism of the safety valves. When the paper element is exposed to water, it actuates the valve mechanism causing the valve to close. In your request you offer that the paper element is classifiable in subheading 8481.90.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides valve bodies. While we agree that the paper element is classifiable as a valve part, it is not classifiable as a valve body because it is more specifically a part of the safety valve mechanism.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the paper element will be 8481.90.9080, HTSUS, which provides for other parts of other valves.
Full text
NY J87846 September 3, 2003 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 J87846 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8481.90.9080 Ms. Heather Ganley Taco, Inc. 1160 Cranston Street Cranston, Rhode Island 02920 RE: The tariff classification of a valve part from England Dear Ms. Ganley: In your letter dated August 4, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Taco. Descriptive information was provided. The article in question is described as a “paper element”, part number 7216-009, used in water and gas safety valves. The paper element is a water-soluble ring used in the trigger mechanism of the safety valves. When the paper element is exposed to water, it actuates the valve mechanism causing the valve to close. In your request you offer that the paper element is classifiable in subheading 8481.90.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides valve bodies. While we agree that the paper element is classifiable as a valve part, it is not classifiable as a valve body because it is more specifically a part of the safety valve mechanism. The applicable subheading for the paper element will be 8481.90.9080, HTSUS, which provides for other parts of other valves. The rate of duty is free. 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 646-733-3009. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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