The tariff classification of gland packs and ductile ironfittings from China.

NY 898504 June 9, 1994 CLA-2-73:S:N:N3:115 898504 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7325.99.1000 Mr. Robert T. Givens Givens and Kelly 950 Echo Lane, Suite 360 Houston, Texas 77024-2788 RE: The tariff classification of gland packs and ductile iron fittings from China. Dear Mr. Givens: In your letter dated May 19, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling and application of antidumping duties. The subject items, gland packs or joint kits and retainer glands, are further described as follows: a) Mechanical Joint Gland Packs or Mechanical Joint Acessory Kits consists of: ductile iron gland, rubber gaskets and T-head bolts b) Retainer Glands and Retainer Gland Accessories 3" - 36" consists of: ductile iron gland, rubber gaskets and T- head bolts These items are used in the oil, gas and water industry. The applicable subheading for all of the items described above will be 7325.99.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other cast articles of iron or steel: other: of cast iron... other. The duty rate will 3.1% ad valorem. Should you require an Antidumping scope determination for this product, please file a request for a formal scope inquiry to: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of Antidumping Compliance, Room 3076. Attention: Ms. Wendy Frankel, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20230. 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