N041816 N0 Ruling MODIFIED

The tariff classification of bushings from Finland, Sweden and Norway

Issued November 13, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8483.30.8090, 3926.90.9980

Headings: 3926, 8483

Product description

Part number FFJ 10106911 is a plastic bushing with a lip that allows the steering arms to move laterally along the vertical axis of the bolt. This bushing measures approximately one inch in length and two inches in diameter. You indicate that the lip of the bushing acts as a spacer between the components of the steering gear. Part number KAP F024369 is a bronze bushing without a lip. This bushing is approximately two inches long with a diameter of two inches. It is used in the couplings of the hydraulic cylinders and on the reversing bucket. Part number KAP F024385 is a bronze bushing with a lip. The bushing is a part of lifting arm mechanism of the reversing bucket. It may also be used on the steering gear mechanism of some waterjets in place of plastic bushings.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the plastic bushing will be 3926.90.9980, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The applicable subheading for the bronze bushings will be 8483.30.8090, HTSUS, which provides for other plain shaft bearings without housing.

Full text

N041816 November 13, 2008 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9980, 8483.30.8090 Mr. Jon R. Weiner Rolls-Royce North America 2001 S. Tibbs Avenue: Speed Code S31D Indianapolis, IN 46241 RE: The tariff classification of bushings from Finland, Sweden and Norway Dear Mr. Weiner: In your letter dated October 9, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items you plan to import are described as bushings. These bushings are used in marine propulsion systems. Descriptive literature, photographs and representative samples were submitted. Part number FFJ 10106911 is a plastic bushing with a lip that allows the steering arms to move laterally along the vertical axis of the bolt. This bushing measures approximately one inch in length and two inches in diameter. You indicate that the lip of the bushing acts as a spacer between the components of the steering gear. Part number KAP F024369 is a bronze bushing without a lip. This bushing is approximately two inches long with a diameter of two inches. It is used in the couplings of the hydraulic cylinders and on the reversing bucket. Part number KAP F024385 is a bronze bushing with a lip. The bushing is a part of lifting arm mechanism of the reversing bucket. It may also be used on the steering gear mechanism of some waterjets in place of plastic bushings. The applicable subheading for the plastic bushing will be 3926.90.9980, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the bronze bushings will be 8483.30.8090, HTSUS, which provides for other plain shaft bearings without housing. The rate of duty will be 4.5 percent ad valorem. 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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