The tariff classification of a pinion gear from Taiwan
Issued June 4, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8483.90.5000
Headings: 8483
Product description
The item at issue is a pinion gear made of forged steel and used in winches for boat trailers. The gear has an extended shaft with one externally threaded end and one end with retaining grooves cut into it.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the pinion gear will be 8483.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of gearing, gear boxes and other speed changers.
Full text
NY A83038 June 04, 1996 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:4:102 A83038 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8483.90.5000 Mr. Paul F. Heiss Int'l. Business Consulting Co., Inc. 6310 N. Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53217 RE: The tariff classification of a pinion gear from Taiwan Dear Mr. Heiss: In your letter dated April 22, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item at issue is a pinion gear made of forged steel and used in winches for boat trailers. The gear has an extended shaft with one externally threaded end and one end with retaining grooves cut into it. The applicable subheading for the pinion gear will be 8483.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of gearing, gear boxes and other speed changers. The rate of duty will be 2.5 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 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 Karl J. Riedl at 212-466-5493. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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