The tariff classification of a valve component from Italy.

NY I83719 July 15, 2002 CLA-2-84: RR:NC:1:102 I83719 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8481.90.9080 Mr. Charlie Hamilton Orbit Valve Division of Cooper Cameron Valves Post Office Box 193520 Little Rock, AR 72219-3520 RE: The tariff classification of a valve component from Italy. Dear Mr. Hamilton: In your letter dated June 19, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Orbit valves, a division of Cooper Cameron Valves. The article in question is identified as a gate , which is a part used to restrict the flow of fluid through a gate valve. You indicate that gate is forged from carbon steel and then machined for use in assembling a finished valve. The finished gate valves may be hand operated or otherwise actuated. The applicable subheading for the valve gate will be 8481.90.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other parts of other taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances. The rate of duty is free. 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 Kenneth T. Brock at 646-733-3009. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division