The tariff classification of automotive clutches and automotive transmission filters.

NY L88825 November 25, 2005 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:N1:101 L88825 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708.93.6000, 8421.29.0065 Mr. Bob Tichy Allomatic Products Company 609 E. Chaney Street P.O. Box 267 Sullivan, IN 47882 RE: The tariff classification of automotive clutches and automotive transmission filters. Dear Mr. Tichy: In your letter dated November 10,2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The first item is a friction clutch for automatic transmissions. The friction clutches are round splined internal clutches (friction material adhered to a metal disc) that mechanically rotates in transmission oil and works in conjunction with many other internal transmission parts. The second item is a steel clutch for automatic transmissions. The steel clutch is a round splined internal clutch (metal disc) that mechanically rotates next to friction clutches in transmission oil and works in conjunction with many other internal transmission parts. The third item is an Internal filter for automatic transmissions. It filters the transmission fluid and comes in many styles and shapes. The fourth item is an External filter for automatic transmissions. It filters the transmission fluid and also comes in many styles and shapes. The applicable subheading for the Friction clutch and Steel clutch will be 8708.93.6000, 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; Clutches and parts thereof; For other vehicles; clutches. The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent. The applicable subheading for the inner and outer transmission filters will be 8421.29.0065, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases; and parts thereof: Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids: Other: Other: Other: Other.. 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 Robert DeSoucey at 646-733-3008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division