The tariff classification of compression couplings from China and Taiwan.

NY J89331 October 16, 2003 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:1:117 J89331 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7307.19.9080 Mr. Brad Stern Triple “S” Specialties Corp. 53-23 Nurge Ave. Maspeth, NY 11378-3344 RE: The tariff classification of compression couplings from China and Taiwan. Dear Mr. Stern: In your letter dated September 22, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative sample of the product to be imported was submitted with your ruling request. The product to be imported is a galvanized malleable cast iron compression coupling consisting of a coupling body, gaskets and two compression nuts. The compression coupling is used to join or repair pipe. It joins and seals two pieces of pipe by compressing a rubber washer by means of the compression nuts on each end of the coupling body. The applicable subheading for the galvanized malleable cast iron compression coupling will be 7307.19.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel, cast fittings, other, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 6.2 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). You have asked whether this product is subject to antidumping duties or countervailing duties. A list of AD/CVD proceedings at the Department of Commerce (DOC) and their product coverage can be obtained from the DOC website at: http://ia.ita.doc.gov, or you may write to them at the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of Antidumping Compliance, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20230. Written decisions regarding the scope of AD/CVD orders are issued by the Import Administration in the Department of Commerce and are separate from tariff classification and origin rulings issued by Customs. 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 646-733-3020. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division