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8436461989-08-02New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of pigeon fountains from the United Kingdom.

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Summary

The tariff classification of pigeon fountains from the United Kingdom.

Ruling Text

NY 843646 August 2, 1989 CLA-2-73:S:N:N1:113 843646 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7323.94.0080 : 7323.99.9000 : 7615.10.9000 Mr. Jerry McIntosh Boddy and Ridewood America 3544 E. Southern #104 Mesa, Arizona 85204 Suite 345 RE: The tariff classification of pigeon fountains from the United Kingdom. Dear Mr. McIntosh: In your letter dated July 11, 1989 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise described in your letter consists of pigeon drinking and food fountains which are used in the hobby of pigeon breeding and care. Three models are presented: one of galvanized steel, one of aluminum, and one of enamelled steel. Each fountain has a bowl and a protective cover that is placed over it. The applicable subheading for the galvanized steel fountain will be 7323.99.9000, HTS, which provides for other household articles of iron or steel. The rate of duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the aluminum fountain will be 7615.10.9000, HTS, which provides for other household articles of aluminum. The rate of duty will be 3.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the enamelled steel fountain will be 7323.94.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other household articles of iron or steel, other. The rate of duty will be 2.7 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport