The tariff classification of a part of a centrifuge from Germany.

N055161 April 7, 2009 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:E:NC:1:120 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8421.91.6000 Mr. David Waynet Beitz KMPT USA 8070 Production Drive Florence, KY 41042 RE: The tariff classification of a part of a centrifuge from Germany. Dear Mr. Beitz: In your letter dated March 18, 2009 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is described as a shaft protection bushing for an industrial centrifuge, part number 2500460. You state it is made of a chrome-oxide coated metal alloy, and is approximately 7.5 inches in internal diameter, 9 inches in external diameter and 3.75 inches long. This bushing is specifically designed to be affixed to and rotate with the main rotating shaft of an industrial centrifuge, in order to protect the shaft from wear. The applicable subheading for the shaft protection bushing, part number 2500460 will be 8421.91.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers…parts thereof: Parts: Of centrifuges…: Other.” The rate of duty will be Free. 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 Denise Faingar at (646) 733-3010. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division