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NY L84834

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June 7, 2005

CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113 L84834

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 7326.90.8587

Mr. Karl F. Kruegar
Danzas Intercontinental
2660 20th Street
Port Huron, MI 48060

RE: The tariff classification of hose clamps from Canada

Dear Mr. Kruegar:

In your letter dated May 4, 2005, on behalf of Westfalia North America, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The sample you provided is a stainless steel band clamp. The clamp connects the flexible exhaust pipe to the hard exhaust pipe of a Freightliner semi tractor. The band or collar has two different diameters to connect the flex hose to the exhaust pipe and prevent gas leaks. In your letter, you mention heading 8302.30.3060, mountings and fittings for motor vehicles. However, there is precedent for classifying similar items as below.

The applicable subheading for the clamp will be 7326.90.8587, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, other. The general rate of duty will be 2.9 percent ad valorem.

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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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See also:

• Tariff No.: 7326.90.85 - Iron or steel, articles, nesoi
• Tariff No.: 8302.30.30 - Iron or steel, aluminum or zinc mountings, fittings and similar articles nesoi, suitable for motor vehicles, and base metal parts thereof