The tariff classification of an engine muffler and muffler adaptor for riding lawnmowers from China
Issued August 23, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8433.90.1000
Headings: 8433
Product description
Your request included drawings and illustrations. The subject merchandise is an engine muffler and compatible muffler adaptor imported for sole or principal use in certain riding lawnmowers. Your part number for the muffler is 690436 and for the muffler adaptor the number is 95207.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the engine muffler and the compatible muffler adaptor will be 8433.90.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of mowers for lawns, parks or sports grounds.
Full text
NY I84869 August 23, 2002 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:MM:106 I84869 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8433.90.1000 Mr. Kevin Kelly Rodriguez O’Donnell Ross Fuerst Gonzalez & Williams, P.C. 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 RE: The tariff classification of an engine muffler and muffler adaptor for riding lawnmowers from China Dear Mr. Kelly: In your letter dated August 2, 2002, on behalf of Engineered Exhaust Systems, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your request included drawings and illustrations. The subject merchandise is an engine muffler and compatible muffler adaptor imported for sole or principal use in certain riding lawnmowers. Your part number for the muffler is 690436 and for the muffler adaptor the number is 95207. The applicable subheading for the engine muffler and the compatible muffler adaptor will be 8433.90.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of mowers for lawns, parks or sports grounds. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Patrick J. Wholey at 646-733-3013. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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