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The tariff classification of stepping motors from Japan.
Issued October 10, 1989 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8501.10.4040
Headings: 8501
Product description
The tariff classification of stepping motors from Japan.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the stepping motors, ES-FOAF- 17C279-AA, will be 8501.10.4040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "[e]lectric motors, [o]f under 18.
Full text
NY 845739 Oct 10, 1989 CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:109 845739 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8501.10.4040 Mr. Dennis Heck - MS 6-4 Epson America, Inc. 23610 Telo Avenue Torrance, CA 90505 RE: The tariff classification of stepping motors from Japan. Dear Mr. Heck: In your letter dated September 21, 1989, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The stepping motor, identified in your letter as ES-FOAF- 17C279-AA, is described as a .492W, 41mA, 12VDC, brushless motor. The applicable subheading for the stepping motors, ES-FOAF- 17C279-AA, will be 8501.10.4040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "[e]lectric motors, [o]f under 18.65W, [o]ther, DC: [b]rushless." The rate of duty will be 6.6 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
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