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The tariff classification of motor parts and inductors from Russia and Byelarus
Issued March 4, 1994 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8503.00.5500, 8503.00.3500, 8503.00.7500, 8503.00.8520
Headings: 8503
Product description
The merchandise is inductors and stators used in direct current linear stepper motors. The motors in which these parts are ultimately used are two phase and have a power output of 4 to 36 watts.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the stators of motors of under 18.65 watts will be 8503.00.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of [motors], stators and rotors for the goods of heading 8501, for motors of under 18. The applicable subheading for the stators for motors of 18.65 watts or greater will be 8503.00.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of [motors], stators and rotors for the goods of heading 8501, other. The applicable subheading for the inductors for motors of under 18.65 watts will be 8503.00.7500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of [motors], other, for motors of under 18. The applicable subheading for the inductors for motors of 18.65 watts or greater will be 8503.00.8520, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of [motors], other.
Full text
NY 894701 March 4, 1994 CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:113 894701 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8503.00.3500; 8503.00.5500; 8503.00.7500; 8503.00.8520 Mr. Gregory Kanevsky 28 Cricket Drive Holland, PA 18966 RE: The tariff classification of motor parts and inductors from Russia and Byelarus Dear Mr. Kanevsky: In your letter dated January 15, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is inductors and stators used in direct current linear stepper motors. The motors in which these parts are ultimately used are two phase and have a power output of 4 to 36 watts. The applicable subheading for the stators of motors of under 18.65 watts will be 8503.00.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of [motors], stators and rotors for the goods of heading 8501, for motors of under 18.65 watts. The rate of duty will be 10 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the stators for motors of 18.65 watts or greater will be 8503.00.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of [motors], stators and rotors for the goods of heading 8501, other. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. The inductors are inserted into current limited direct current circuits. Because they are used in a DC-circuit, they are classifiable as parts of the motor in which they are used. The applicable subheading for the inductors for motors of under 18.65 watts will be 8503.00.7500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of [motors], other, for motors of under 18.65 watts. The rate of duty will be 10 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the inductors for motors of 18.65 watts or greater will be 8503.00.8520, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of [motors], other. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. Articles classifiable under subheading 8503.00.3500, 8503.00.5500, 8503.00.8520 and 8503.0075, HTS, which are products of Russia are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) 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
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