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D829631998-10-08New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of aluminum ceiling tiles from Switzerland.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced

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Primary HTS Code

7616.99.5090

$144.6M monthly imports

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2 cases

CIT & Federal Circuit

Ruling Age

27 years

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Summary

The tariff classification of aluminum ceiling tiles from Switzerland.

Ruling Text

NY D82963 October 8, 1998 CLA-2-76:RR:NC:115 D82963 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7616.99.5090 Mr. Edward H. Jordan Wilson UTC, Inc. 2601 Greenleaf Avenue Elk Grove Village, Il 60007 RE: The tariff classification of aluminum ceiling tiles from Switzerland. Dear Mr. Jordan: In your letter dated September 23, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Siebe Environmental Controls, Inc. The merchandise under discussion consists of aluminum ceiling tiles secured to which on the reverse side thereof are aluminum heat conducting rails. The applicable subheading for the aluminum ceiling tiles will be 7616.99.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),, which provides for Other articles of aluminum: other: other: other. The rate of duty will be 3.1% 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 Melvyn Birnbaum at 212-466-5487 Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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