L87949 L8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Fixed Inner Races for automotive CV joints.

Issued October 19, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8708.99.6790

Headings: 8708

Product description

The items are Fixed Inner Races that are used in the manufacture of automotive CV joints. The CV joint is comprised of an outer race and an inner race with balls interposed between them. Your part numbers are: 228-0263 225-0266 228-0288 228-0045 229-0087 We are using U.S. Customs Headquarters Ruling 964456 as a guide for classification.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the five models of fixed inner races will be 8708.99.6790, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 ; Other parts and accessories: Other: Other parts of powertrains: Other.

Full text

NY L87949 October 19, 2005 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:N1:101 L87949 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708.99.6790 Ms. Teri Berlant Customs Compliance Executive GKN Freight Services, Inc. 555 Lucy Garrett Road Roxboro, NC 27574 RE: The tariff classification of Fixed Inner Races for automotive CV joints. Dear Ms. Berlant: In your letter dated September 30, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items are Fixed Inner Races that are used in the manufacture of automotive CV joints. The CV joint is comprised of an outer race and an inner race with balls interposed between them. Your part numbers are: 228-0263 225-0266 228-0288 228-0045 229-0087 We are using U.S. Customs Headquarters Ruling 964456 as a guide for classification. The applicable subheading for the five models of fixed inner races will be 8708.99.6790, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 ; Other parts and accessories: Other: Other parts of powertrains: Other. The general rate of duty will be 2.5 percent. Per your request we are not returning the samples that you provided. 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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