The tariff classification of hydraulic relief valves from Germany. Correction to NY ruling N019821.
Issued January 14, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8481.20.0030
Headings: 8481
Product description
The articles in question are described as hydraulic relief valves. The valves are self-operating valves used in hydraulic systems to limit system pressure by diverting flow to a holding tank when system pressure reaches a predetermined set-point. In your request you indicate that
CBP rationale
tank when system pressure reaches a predetermined set-point. In your request you indicate that you believe the valves should be classified in subheading 8481.20.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other hydraulic valves. However, we find that the valves in question are more specifically provided for as directional control valves because they direct flow as a function of system pressure. The applicable subheading for the hydraulic relief valves will be 8481.20.0030, HTSUS, which provides for other directional control, hydraulic valves. The rate of duty is free. 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/.
Full text
N021093 January 14, 2008 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:E:NC:1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8481.20.0030 Ms. Cheryl Smith Star USA, Inc. 250 N Davis Road Ashland, OH 44805 RE: The tariff classification of hydraulic relief valves from Germany. Correction to NY ruling N019821. Dear Ms. Smith: This letter replaces New York Ruling N019821 dated December 6, 2007. In reviewing that ruling we found that hydraulic relief valves were inadvertently referred to as hydraulic check valves. That error has been corrected in the text below. In your letter received on November 16, 2007 on behalf of Parker Hannifin Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The articles in question are described as hydraulic relief valves. The valves are self-operating valves used in hydraulic systems to limit system pressure by diverting flow to a holding tank when system pressure reaches a predetermined set-point. In your request you indicate that you believe the valves should be classified in subheading 8481.20.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other hydraulic valves. However, we find that the valves in question are more specifically provided for as directional control valves because they direct flow as a function of system pressure. The applicable subheading for the hydraulic relief valves will be 8481.20.0030, HTSUS, which provides for other directional control, hydraulic valves. The rate of duty is free. 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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