The tariff classification of a forklift forks from China
Issued July 13, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8431.20.0000
Headings: 8431
Product description
You submitted product specifications with your request. The merchandise in question is identified by you as forks used for forklift trucks. These items are forks made of hot rolled bar steel with a cross section of 35mm X 100mm with blade lengths of 1000mm,1100mm,1200mm,1400mm and a standard 535mm back height. These forks have an upper and lower hook casting welded at a standard spacing to accommodate ITA (International Trucking Association) specifications. The upper hook includes a spring-loaded locating pin. The principal use of these items is to hang on the front of a fork-lift truck allowing the truck to lift and move goods. These items are commonly known as 'ITA Forks'.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the forks will be 8431.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for parts of the machinery of heading 8427.
Full text
N012673 July 13, 2007 CLA-2-84:RR:E:NC:N1:106 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8431.20.0000 Mr. Timothy J. Nagel, Corporate Technical Services Manager Cascade Corporation 2201 NE 201st Ave Fairview, OR 97024 RE: The tariff classification of a forklift forks from China Dear Mr. Nagel: In your letter dated June 12, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted product specifications with your request. The merchandise in question is identified by you as forks used for forklift trucks. These items are forks made of hot rolled bar steel with a cross section of 35mm X 100mm with blade lengths of 1000mm,1100mm,1200mm,1400mm and a standard 535mm back height. These forks have an upper and lower hook casting welded at a standard spacing to accommodate ITA (International Trucking Association) specifications. The upper hook includes a spring-loaded locating pin. The principal use of these items is to hang on the front of a fork-lift truck allowing the truck to lift and move goods. These items are commonly known as 'ITA Forks'. The applicable subheading for the forks will be 8431.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for parts of the machinery of heading 8427. 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 Patrick Wholey at 646-733-3013. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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