The tariff classification of a spacer ring from China

 N316910 February 3, 2021 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8481.90.9040, 9903.88.01 Robert D. DeCamp Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. 551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1100 New York, New York 10176 RE: The tariff classification of a spacer ring from China Dear Mr. DeCamp: In your letter dated January 12, 2020, you requested a tariff classification on behalf of your client, A&C Trade Consultants Inc. Descriptive information was provided with your request. The product under consideration is a spacer ring, part number 16682. The spacer ring is made from aluminum material and is used in the Fairchild Model 80D Pneumatic Multistage Pressure Regulator, which is a pneumatic valve. The spacer ring is square in shape, and features a large centrally located hole that accommodates various internal parts of a valve, a side vent hole, two additional holes for air passage, and four mounting holes. The four mounting holes are located on the four corners of the spacer ring, allowing it to be mounted to valve’s upper and lower diaphragms. In accordance with Note 2(b) to Section XVI, the applicable subheading for the spacer ring, part number 16682, will be 8481.90.9040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provided for Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof: Parts: Other: Of valves of subheading 8481.20: Other: The rate of duty is Free. Pursuant to U.S. Note 20 Subchapter III, Chapter 99, HTSUS, products of China classified under subheading 8481.90.9040, HTSUS, unless specifically excluded, are subject to an additional 25 percent ad valorem rate of duty. At the time of importation, you must report the Chapter 99 subheading, i.e., 9903.88.01, in addition to subheading 8481.90.9040, HTSUS, listed above.The HTSUS is subject to periodic amendment so you should exercise reasonable care in monitoring the status of goods covered by the Note cited above and the applicable Chapter 99 subheading. For background information regarding the trade remedy initiated pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, you may refer to the relevant parts of the USTR and CBP websites, which are available at: https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actionshttps://www.cbp.gov/trade/remedies/301-certain-products-china 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 Sandra Martinez at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division