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817137 81 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of backhoe buckets from China

Issued December 7, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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81 817137 (December 7, 1995)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8431.41.0080

Headings: 8431

Product description

The merchandise in question consists of buckets for the backhoe portion of a backhoe loader.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the backhoe buckets will be 8431.41.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other buckets of machinery of headings 8429 and 8430.

Full text

NY 817137 December 7, 1995 CLA-2-84:R:N1:106 817137 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8431.41.0080 Mr. Shane Bronston Anchor International Trading P.O. Box 503 409 W. State St. Geneva, IL 60134 RE: The tariff classification of backhoe buckets from China Dear Mr. Bronston: In your letter dated November 17, 1995 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise in question consists of buckets for the backhoe portion of a backhoe loader. You state that these buckets will be imported both with and without teeth. The applicable subheading for the backhoe buckets will be 8431.41.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other buckets of machinery of headings 8429 and 8430. The rate of duty will be 2 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 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 Patrick J. Wholey at 212-466-5668. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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