The tariff classification of on-off valves, pilot valves, and solenoids from Germany

N037640 October 6, 2008 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8481.90.9040 8505.90.8000 Mr. Mark Connors U.S. Compliance Specialist/LCB Buckland Global Trade Services Inc. Peach Bridge Plaza, Dock Area Buffalo, NY 14213 RE: The tariff classification of on-off valves, pilot valves, and solenoids from Germany Dear Mr. Connors: In your letter dated September 3, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Thomas Magnete Canada Inc. Drawings, descriptive literature, and samples were submitted. The products your client plans to import are on-off valves, pilot valves, and solenoids. Based on our examination of the submitted samples, the on-off and pilot valves are actually valve mechanisms assembled together with a solenoid actuator. The valve mechanisms, when assembled into a valve manifold within a double-clutch transmission, are used to control the flow of hydraulic fluid within the transmission. The separately presented solenoid is the actuator for the valve mechanisms. We find that the on-off and pilot “valves” are not complete valves, but rather parts of valves for the transmission of hydraulic fluid. Valves for the transmission of hydraulic fluid are provided for in subheading 8481.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The applicable subheading for the on-off valves and pilot “valves” will be 8481.90.9040, HTSUS, which provides for other parts of the valves of subheading 8421.20. The rate of duty is free. The applicable subheading for the solenoids will be 8505.90.8000, HTSUS, which provides for electromagnetic lifting heads: other, including parts: other. The rate of duty will be 1.3 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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