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The tariff classification of linear acting cylinders from China.
Issued May 23, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8412.31.0080
Headings: 8412
Product description
The items you plan to import are described as linear acting cylinders, Part Numbers 42500813 and 40400573. The cylinders are powered by pressurized air and are used to actuate valves.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the linear acting cylinders will be 8412.31.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for pneumatic power motors, other linear acting cylinders.
Full text
N011228 May 23, 2007 CLA-2-84:RR:E:NC:N1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8412.31.0080 Ms. Courtney D. Brown Star USA, Inc. 250 N. Davis Rd. Ashland, OH 44805 RE: The tariff classification of linear acting cylinders from China. Dear Ms. Brown: In your letter dated May 14, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Parker Hannifin. The items you plan to import are described as linear acting cylinders, Part Numbers 42500813 and 40400573. The cylinders are powered by pressurized air and are used to actuate valves. The applicable subheading for the linear acting cylinders will be 8412.31.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for pneumatic power motors, other linear acting cylinders. The rate of duty is free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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
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