The tariff classification of s tape guidance sub-assembly from Japan.
Issued September 12, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8483.50.9080
Headings: 8483
Product description
known as a tape guidance sub-assembly. The unit consists of a machined aluminim sleeve, approximately 1/2 inch long and 1/4 inch in diameter, that contains two miniature radial ball bearings. The item is used in a tape drive storage system for personal computers. The sleeve is mounted onto support pins of a tape guidance trolly assembly, where it functions as a guide pulley for the magnetic tape.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the sleeve/bearing assembly will be 8483.50.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other, flywheels and pulleys, other.
Full text
NY A86561 September 12, 1996 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:4:102 A86561 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8483.50.9080 Ms. Jessica R. Rifkin Suterland, Asbill & Brennan 1275 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D.C. 20004-2404 RE: The tariff classification of s tape guidance sub-assembly from Japan. Dear Ms. Rifkin: In your letter dated August 12, 1996, on behalf of your client, NMB Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item at issue is known as a tape guidance sub-assembly. The unit consists of a machined aluminim sleeve, approximately 1/2 inch long and 1/4 inch in diameter, that contains two miniature radial ball bearings. The item is used in a tape drive storage system for personal computers. The sleeve is mounted onto support pins of a tape guidance trolly assembly, where it functions as a guide pulley for the magnetic tape. The applicable subheading for the sleeve/bearing assembly will be 8483.50.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other, flywheels and pulleys, other. The rate of duty will be 4.5 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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 * at 212-466-*. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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