NY 865280: The tariff classification of "Afroxplate" from South Africa.

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                              NY 865280
                              OCTOBER 3, 1991



CLA-2-72:S:N:N1:117 865280  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 7210.90.10  

Mr. Alvaro Zapata
Interstock U.S.A.
P.O. Box 144901
Miami, Florida 33114

RE:  The tariff classification of "Afroxplate" from South Africa.

Dear Mr. Alvaro:

        In your letter dated June 14, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.         

     The product to be imported is "Afroxplate".  You submitted a
reprentative sample which was sent to the Customs laboratory.
Analysis revealed that this product is comprised of a chromium
carbide layer, or cermet, clad to a a nonalloy steel plate. These
plates are produced in standard sizes of 1500 mm X 2500 mm and is
available in thicknesses of 12, 18, and 25 mm. " Afroxplate" is
used as wear-resistant liner plates for protecting industrial
equipment from high abrasion and erosion.

     The applicable subheading for the "Afroxplate" will be
7210.90.10, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for flat-rolled products of iron or
nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or
coated, other clad.  The rate of duty will be 6.5 percent ad
valorem.   

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.



                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport