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NY E87460




October 21, 1999

CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 E87460

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 8481.80.9015, 8481.80.9050, 4016.99.6050

Ms. Judy L. Cook
TG Missouri Corporation
2200 Plattin Road
Perryville, Missouri 63775

RE: The tariff classification of valves for use in automotive systems

Dear Ms. Cook:

In your letter dated September 22, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of TG Missouri Corporation.

The items in question are various valves used in automotive systems. Photographs and samples were made available.

The ORVR vent shut valve assembly, part number 17550-S84-A014-M1, fuel vent valve assembly, part number 17350-S84-A4000, and fuel cut-off valve, part number 17570-S8402, are complete self-operating valves that control the flow of fuel and fuel vapors within a vehicle’s fuel system. The valve air outlet, part number 89712-44711X, is a complete valve for controlling the flow of air into a vehicle’s passenger compartment. The “H. Lu” valve, part number 75830-18050G, is a valve component made from NBR rubber.

The applicable subheading for the ORVR vent shut valve assembly, part number 17550-S84-A014-M1, fuel vent valve assembly, part number 17350-S84-A4000, and fuel cut-off valve, part number 17570-S8402, will be 8481.80.9015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for regulator valves, self-operating, for controlling variables such as temperature, pressure, flow and liquid level. The rate of duty will be 2 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the valve air outlet, part number 89712-44711X, will be 8481.80.9050, HTSUS, which provides for other taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances. The rate of duty will be 2 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the “H. Lu” valve, part number 75830-18050G, will be 4016.99.6050, HTSUS, which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubberother. The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad valorem.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 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 T. Brock at 212-637-7026.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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