Oct. 3 CBP Bulletin Proposes to Revoke Rulings on Parts of Coupling Assemblies
In the Oct. 3 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 52, No. 40), CBP published notices that propose to revoke rulings and similar treatment for center sleeves and end rings for coupling assemblies.
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Comments on Proposals Due Nov. 2
CBP said consideration will be given to any written comments received by Nov. 2 before taking this action. In addition, any party who has received a ruling or decision on the merchandise that is subject to the proposed revocations or modifications, or any party involved with a substantially identical transaction, should advise CBP by the date that written comments on the proposed ruling are due. (An importer's failure to advise CBP of such rulings, decisions or substantially identical transactions may raise issues of reasonable care on the part of the importer or its agents for importations subsequent to the effective date of the final decision in this notice.)
Proposals
CBP is proposing to revoke or modify the rulings below, and any rulings on these products that may exist but have not been specifically identified. CBP is also proposing to revoke any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions.
Centers Sleeves and End Rings for Coupling Assemblies
| Item: Component parts of a Ford transition coupling. |
| Current: 7326.90.85, defunct, “Other articles of iron or steel: Other: Other: Other: Other.”; 7325.99.10, free, “Other cast articles of iron or steel: Other: Other: Of cast iron.” |
| Proposed: 7307.19.3085, 5.6%, “Tube or pipe fittings of iron or steel: Cast fittings: Other: Ductile fittings: Other.” |
| Reason: Given their structural and functional importance, the sleeves’ contribution to the identity of the couplings is sufficient to give the essential character. |
| Proposed for revocation: NY N270588 (2015),NY N097562 (2010) |
| Proposed new ruling: HQ H284443 |