J80481 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a pulser ring from Korea

Issued February 25, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8543.90.8880

Headings: 8543

Product description

As indicated by the submitted information, the pulser ring is a metal toothed ring that is used on an automotive ABS assembly. This ring rotates at the speed of the wheel hub rotation. In turn, a speed sensor signal is generated as a result of the tooth depth on the pulser ring. This creates a voltage signal that is interpreted by the control module and identifies the speed. Based upon this information, the ABS will generate the necessary brake force.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the pulser ring will be 8543.90.8880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of electrical machines and apparatus, …, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85, HTS: Other: Other: Other.

Full text

NY J80481 February 25, 2003 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 J80481 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.90.8880 Mr. John F. Jager Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. 702 Triport Road Georgetown, KY 40324 RE: The tariff classification of a pulser ring from Korea Dear Mr. Jager: In your letter dated January 27, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted information, the pulser ring is a metal toothed ring that is used on an automotive ABS assembly. This ring rotates at the speed of the wheel hub rotation. In turn, a speed sensor signal is generated as a result of the tooth depth on the pulser ring. This creates a voltage signal that is interpreted by the control module and identifies the speed. Based upon this information, the ABS will generate the necessary brake force. The applicable subheading for the pulser ring will be 8543.90.8880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of electrical machines and apparatus, …, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85, HTS: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 2.6 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 David Curran at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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