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The tariff classification of a pump sub-assembly from Thailand and China
Issued December 18, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8413.91.9080
Headings: 8413
Product description
The item at issue is a pump sub-assembly consisting essentially of an electric motor with mounting, seal and impeller for producing a flow of fluid. The sub-assembly will be used in the assembly of automotive windshield wiper pumps. Descriptive literature and samples were submitted.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the pump sub-assembly will be 8413.91.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of pumps.
Full text
NY C82109 December 18, 1997 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 C82109 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8413.91.9080 Ms. Carie Samuel Fritz Companies, Inc. 1721 W. Elfindale Suite 205 Springfield, MD 65807 RE: The tariff classification of a pump sub-assembly from Thailand and China Dear Ms. Samuel: In your letter dated November 21, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Johnson Electric North America, Inc. The item at issue is a pump sub-assembly consisting essentially of an electric motor with mounting, seal and impeller for producing a flow of fluid. The sub-assembly will be used in the assembly of automotive windshield wiper pumps. Descriptive literature and samples were submitted. The applicable subheading for the pump sub-assembly will be 8413.91.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of pumps. The rate of duty will be 1.2 percent ad valorem. Effective January 1998, the rate of duty will be 0.6 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 Kenneth T. Brock at 212-466-5493. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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