The tariff classification of a water pump subassembly from China

NY J83608 May 7, 2003 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 J83608 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8413.91.9010 Ms. Shirley Hou ASC Industries Inc. 2100 International Parkway North Canton, Ohio 44720-1371 RE: The tariff classification of a water pump subassembly from China Dear Ms. Hou: In your letter dated April 4, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of ASC Industries. Descriptive information and a sample were submitted. The article in question is described as a water pump housing kit, part number PHK-694. The housing kit incorporates an idler pulley and is a subassembly used in the assembly of a water pump. Based on the information submitted it appears that the completed pump will be used as a cooling medium pump for automotive use, which are liquid pumps provided for in subheading 8413.30.90, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) The applicable subheading for the water pump housing kit will be 8413.91.9010, HTSUS, which provides for parts of pumps of subheading 8413.30.90, HTSUS. The rate of duty is 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 Kenneth T. Brock at 646-733-3009. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division