The tariff classification of a gear motor from China

N023572 March 6, 2008 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:112 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8501.31.4000 Charles S. Parisi Parisi Services, Inc. 11105 South La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 RE: The tariff classification of a gear motor from China Dear Mr. Parisi: In your letter dated February 18, 2008, on behalf of R&D Electronics Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample which you submitted is being returned as requested. The item concerned is a gear motor (P1DB1259). The item is an electric motor that operates on 12 volt direct current, and has an output of 100 watts. You have stated in your letter, that the motor will be used mainly on recreational vehicles. The applicable subheading for the gear motor (P1DB1259) will be 8501.31.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electric motors…: Other DC motors…: Of an output not exceeding 750 W: Motors: Exceeding 74 W but not exceeding 735 W.” The rate of duty will be 4%. 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 Steve Pollichino at 646-733-3008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division