The tariff classification of a lower compressor assemblyshaft kit for an aircraft engine from Canada

NY 870700 FEBRUARY 12, 1992 CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:102 870700 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8483.10.5000 Mr. Robert A. DeCamp Myers International Trade Services, Inc. 33 West Service Road P.O. Box 188 Champlain, N.Y. 12919 RE: The tariff classification of a lower compressor assembly shaft kit for an aircraft engine from Canada Dear Mr. DeCamp: In your letter dated January 21, 1992, on behalf of your client, Pratt & Whitney, Canada, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question is an engine assembly kit, part number AFS 4307, which consists of a number of components which, when assembled together, form the main drive shaft of the JT15D aircraft engine. The HTS provision applicable to this lower compressor assembly shaft kit is subheading 8483.10.5000, Harmonized Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other transmission shafts and cranks. It is dutiable at the rate of 4 percent ad valorem. Articles classifiable under subheading 8483.10.5000, HTS, which are products of Canada, and are certified for use in civil aircraft in accordance with General Note 3(c)(iv), HTS, are entitled to duty free treatment under the Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft upon compliance with all applicable regulations. 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