The tariff classification of a rotor set and a stator assembly from an unspecified country of origin

N039806 October 22, 2008 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:E:NC:N1:112 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8503.00.9545 Ms. Laurie Peach National Customs Manager American Honda Motor Company, Inc. 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501 RE: The tariff classification of a rotor set and a stator assembly from an unspecified country of origin Dear Ms. Peach: In your letter dated September 26, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items concerned are parts for Honda’s EB3500X generating set. The first item is a rotor set (part # 04101-ZB4-000). The second item is a stator assembly (part # 31120-ZB4-631). The EB3500X generating set consists of an electric generator combined with a prime mover, mounted together on a common base. The prime mover is an internal combustion engine. Both the rotor set and the stator assembly are components of the generator portion of this set. You have proposed classification of the rotor set (part # 04101-ZB4-000) and the stator assembly (part # 31120-ZB4-631) under subheading 8511.90.6040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electrical ignition or starting equipment…: Parts: Other parts: Other.” The generators covered under heading 8511 pertain to those used internally in vehicles, to charge the batteries and to supply current to the lighting, signaling, heating and other electrical equipment of a vehicle. The items in question are not parts for that type of generator. The articles in question are parts of a generating set. Generating sets, such as Honda’s EB3500X, are provided for under heading 8502. Parts for generating sets are provided for under heading 8503. As such, heading 8511 would not be applicable. The applicable subheading for the rotor set (part # 04101-ZB4-000) and the stator assembly (part # 31120-ZB4-631) will be 8503.00.9545, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading 8501 or 8502: Other: Other: Parts of generators.” The general rate of duty will be 3%. 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