The tariff classification of ceramic ball bearing sets from China

N144938 February 18, 2011 CLA-2-69:OT:RR:NC:N1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6909.19.5010 Ms. Konnie Gurung Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. 6400 105th Street Bloomington, MN 55438 RE: The tariff classification of ceramic ball bearing sets from China Dear Ms. Gurung: In your letter dated January 24, 2011 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive literature and a picture were included with your submission. The items under consideration are identified as Full Speed Ahead (FSA) ceramic ball bearing sets. You indicate that these bearing sets are designed for use on bicycles with bottom bracket spindles up to 30 mm in diameter. A set includes two bearings each weighing 20 g. The bearings consist of a series of ceramic balls that are placed between an inner and outer race made of stainless steel. The applicable subheading for the ceramic ball bearing sets will be 6909.19.5010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for ceramic bearings. The rate of duty will be 4 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