The tariff classification of clamp bands from China.

N247020 November 4, 2013 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:104 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8413.91.9080 Mr. Mel Manlapaz Wilden Pump & Engineering Co. 22069 Van Buren St. Grand Terrace, CA 92313 RE: The tariff classification of clamp bands from China. Dear Mr. Manlapaz: In your letter dated October 17, 2013 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The products you plan to import are described as clamp bands, part numbers 04-7100-08S, 08-7300-08S and 15-7100-08S. These steel bands are used to hold the liquid chambers onto the air chambers in an air operated diaphragm pump. You have proposed classification for the subject clamp bands under subheading 7326.90.8588, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel…other, other. You stated in your letter that Explanatory Note Part 1 for heading 7326 provides for articles of iron or steel and that clamping or tightening are specifically provided for under this chapter. Please note that the first paragraph for the ENs to heading 7326 states that “This heading covers all iron and steel articles…other than articles…more specifically covered elsewhere in the Nomenclature”. Heading 7326 covers a wide range of iron or steel articles that are not more specifically provided for elsewhere in the HTSUS. However, the clamp bands under consideration are not classifiable in heading 7326, HTSUS, because they are provided for more specifically in another heading of the HTSUS. The applicable subheading for the clamp bands will be 8413.91.9080, HTSUS, which provides for pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device; liquid elevators; parts thereof, parts, of pumps, other, other. The rate of duty will be 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 Patricia O’Donnell at (646) 733-3011. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division