The tariff classification of a damper axle from Taiwan
Issued July 29, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8481.90.9085
Headings: 8481
Product description
Descriptive literature, schematic drawings and representative samples were included with your submission. The samples will be returned. The product under consideration is described as a corporate damper axle, part number A32565, used in louvers and dampers for air handling devices. The axle, in conjunction with a bearing and retaining clip, connects the damper blade to the damper frame. You indicate that the axle, with the assistance of various other linkage components, transfers the torque delivered from an electric, pneumatic or spring force actuator to the blades which causes them to open or close and thus controls the flow of air.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the damper axle will be 8481.90.9085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other parts of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances.
Full text
N175495 July 29, 2011 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8481.90.9085 Ms. Donna Riley S & S Fastener Company 12120 Ellington Court Cincinnati, OH 45249 RE: The tariff classification of a damper axle from Taiwan Dear Ms. Riley: In your letter dated July 5, 2011 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive literature, schematic drawings and representative samples were included with your submission. The samples will be returned. The product under consideration is described as a corporate damper axle, part number A32565, used in louvers and dampers for air handling devices. The axle, in conjunction with a bearing and retaining clip, connects the damper blade to the damper frame. You indicate that the axle, with the assistance of various other linkage components, transfers the torque delivered from an electric, pneumatic or spring force actuator to the blades which causes them to open or close and thus controls the flow of air. The applicable subheading for the damper axle will be 8481.90.9085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other parts of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances. The rate of duty is 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 Kenneth T. Brock at (646) 733-3009. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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