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The tariff classification of a check valve
Issued December 19, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8481.30.9000
Headings: 8481
Product description
The article in question is described as a check valve, item number WSA1902, for use in a water treatment system. The valve has a body of plastic and incorporates a rubber o-ring and a stainless steel spring. A sample was submitted.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the subject valve will be 8481.30.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other check (nonreturn) valves.
Full text
N004027 December 19, 2006 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:N1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8481.30.9000 Mr. Warren E. Coe Access Business Group International LLC 7575 Fulton Street East Ada, Michigan 49355 RE: The tariff classification of a check valve Dear Mr. Coe: In your letter dated November 17, 2006 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Access Business Group International. The article in question is described as a check valve, item number WSA1902, for use in a water treatment system. The valve has a body of plastic and incorporates a rubber o-ring and a stainless steel spring. A sample was submitted. The applicable subheading for the subject valve will be 8481.30.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other check (nonreturn) valves. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Brock at 646-733-3009. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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