NY a86872: The tariff classification of titanium plates for plate heat exchange units from Denmark, Japan and Sweden

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                            NY A86872

                         August 26, 1996

CLA-2-84:RR:NC:MA:104 A86872  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8419.90.3000  

Mr. Steven M. Hill
Alfa Laval Thermal Inc.
5400 International Trade Drive
Richmond, VA 23231

RE:  The tariff classification of titanium plates for plate heat
     exchange units from Denmark, Japan and Sweden

Dear Mr. Hill:

     In your letter dated August 8, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The titanium semifinished plates will be used as components
of industrial plate heat exchange units.  At time of importation,
plates have trimmed edges and punched holes.  They are available
in a variety of thicknesses and widths.

     The applicable subheading for the titanium plates for plate
heat exchange units, machined to the extent described above, will
be 8419.90.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Machinery, plant or laboratory
equipment, whether or not electrically heated, for the treatment
of materials by a process involving a change of temperature ...: 
parts thereof:  Parts:  Of heat exchange units.  The rate of duty
will be 2.5 percent 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 Robert
Losche at 212-466-5670.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division