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The tariff classification of and automotive Stick Coil from Japan
Issued December 18, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8511.80.6000
Headings: 8511
Product description
You submitted a sample of an automotive Stick Coil that is designed for use in computerized or electronic automotive ignition systems. Its function is to transform battery voltage into a high voltage output of approximately 30 kV. The transformed voltage is stored in the stick coil (one per spark plug) until the stick coil receives a signal from the engine’s electronic control unit to release the voltage to the spark plugs. In turn, the transfer of the voltage to the spark plug creates an electrical arc in the cylinder, which results in combustion of the compressed fuel.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the automotive Stick Coil will be 8511.80.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, spark plugs and glow plugs, starter motors): generators (for example dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines; parts thereof: Other equipment: Other.
Full text
NY H85978 December 18, 2001 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MM:101 H85978 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8511.80.6000 Ms. Barbara Dawley Meeks & Dowd 1735 Post Road Suite 4 Fairfield, Connecticut 06430 RE: The tariff classification of and automotive Stick Coil from Japan Dear Ms. Dawley: In your letter dated December 6, 2001 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample of an automotive Stick Coil that is designed for use in computerized or electronic automotive ignition systems. Its function is to transform battery voltage into a high voltage output of approximately 30 kV. The transformed voltage is stored in the stick coil (one per spark plug) until the stick coil receives a signal from the engine’s electronic control unit to release the voltage to the spark plugs. In turn, the transfer of the voltage to the spark plug creates an electrical arc in the cylinder, which results in combustion of the compressed fuel. The applicable subheading for the automotive Stick Coil will be 8511.80.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, spark plugs and glow plugs, starter motors): generators (for example dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines; parts thereof: Other equipment: Other. The rate of duty will be 2.5% ad valorem. This rate of duty will remain unchanged in 2002. 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 Robert DeSoucey at 646-733-3008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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