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The tariff classification of a SmartMotor
Issued March 29, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8501.31.4000
Headings: 8501
Product description
The tariff classification of a SmartMotor
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this product will be 8501.31.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electric motors and generators, other DC motors, of an output not exceeding 750 W, motors, exceeding 74.
Full text
NY G88530 March 29, 2001 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:113 G88530 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8501.31.4000 Mr. Mike Hyslop Animatics Corporation 3050 Tasman Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054 RE: The tariff classification of a SmartMotor Dear Mr. Hyslop: In your letter dated March 16, 2001, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The merchandise is a SmartMotor, a DC-brushless motor with a power range from 110 to 270 Watts. The motor is used in servo applications and incorporates feedback mechanisms. The applicable subheading for this product will be 8501.31.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electric motors and generators, other DC motors, of an output not exceeding 750 W, motors, exceeding 74.6 W but not exceeding 735 W. 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 James Smyth at 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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