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The tariff classification of motor vehicle parts from Canada
Issued February 8, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8708.99.6890
Headings: 8708
Product description
The items concerned are six (6) Planet Pinion Shafts (Parts # QNH-75945, QNH-80709, QNH-75946, QNH-78788, QNH-78787 and QNH-78786). The Planet Pinion Shafts are small, steel shafts that provide the center axis for planet gears in a planetary gear set utilized in a transmission under drive. Planet Pinion Shaft QNH-75945 measures 3 1/2 inches in height and 10 mm in diameter, is open at one end and has four (4) holes to allow lubricant to pass through; Planet Pinion Shaft QNH-80709 measures 1 ¼ inches in height and 7 mm in diameter, is open at one end and has two (2) holes to allow lubricant to pass through; Planet Pinion Shaft QNH-75946 measures 2 ¼ inches in height and 13 mm in diameter, is open at one end and has four (4) holes to allow lubricant to pass through; Planet Pinion Shaft QNH-78788 measures 1 inch in height and 11 mm in diameter and is hollow; Planet Pinion Shaft QNH-78787 measures 1 ½ inches in height and 9 mm in diameter and is hollow and Planet Pinion Shaft QNH-78786 measures 1 inch in height and 9 mm in diameter and is hollow.
Full text
N022349 February 8, 2008 CLA-2-87:OT:RR:NC:N1:101 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708.99.6890 Ray Reynolds Lee Hardeman Customs Broker, Inc. P.O. Box 45545 Atlanta, GA 30320-0545 RE: The tariff classification of motor vehicle parts from Canada Dear Mr. Reynolds, In your letter dated January 21, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, The Timken Company of Canton, Ohio. The items concerned are six (6) Planet Pinion Shafts (Parts # QNH-75945, QNH-80709, QNH-75946, QNH-78788, QNH-78787 and QNH-78786). The Planet Pinion Shafts are small, steel shafts that provide the center axis for planet gears in a planetary gear set utilized in a transmission under drive. Planet Pinion Shaft QNH-75945 measures 3 1/2 inches in height and 10 mm in diameter, is open at one end and has four (4) holes to allow lubricant to pass through; Planet Pinion Shaft QNH-80709 measures 1 ¼ inches in height and 7 mm in diameter, is open at one end and has two (2) holes to allow lubricant to pass through; Planet Pinion Shaft QNH-75946 measures 2 ¼ inches in height and 13 mm in diameter, is open at one end and has four (4) holes to allow lubricant to pass through; Planet Pinion Shaft QNH-78788 measures 1 inch in height and 11 mm in diameter and is hollow; Planet Pinion Shaft QNH-78787 measures 1 ½ inches in height and 9 mm in diameter and is hollow and Planet Pinion Shaft QNH-78786 measures 1 inch in height and 9 mm in diameter and is hollow. The applicable classification subheading for the Planet Pinion Shafts (Parts # QN-78881, QN-68552, QN-68551, QN-69139 and QN-68550) will be 8708.99.6890, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Parts … of … motor vehicles … : Other parts … : Other: Other: Other: Other: Other parts for power trains: Other”. The rate of duty will be 2.5%. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at http://ww.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 Richard Laman at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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