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The tariff classification of a lift axle control module from China
Issued February 27, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8481.20.0080
Headings: 8481
Product description
Descriptive literature and photographs were included with your submission. The item under consideration is described as a Lift Axle Control Module, part number 5040. The axle control module is mounted to the chassis of heavy duty trucks and trailers. It consists of two brake-style pneumatic relay valves integrated into a single unit that are used to control airflow that will either raise or lower the lifting axle depending on the trailer’s load. The unit is also available with an optional solenoid valve for electric control.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the lift axle control module, with or without the optional solenoid valve, will be 8481.20.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions.
Full text
N203062 February 27, 2012 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8481.20.0080 Ms. Annelori Roder Norgren, Inc. 5400 S. Delaware St. Littleton, CO 80120 RE: The tariff classification of a lift axle control module from China Dear Ms. Roder: In your letter dated February 2, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive literature and photographs were included with your submission. The item under consideration is described as a Lift Axle Control Module, part number 5040. The axle control module is mounted to the chassis of heavy duty trucks and trailers. It consists of two brake-style pneumatic relay valves integrated into a single unit that are used to control airflow that will either raise or lower the lifting axle depending on the trailer’s load. The unit is also available with an optional solenoid valve for electric control. The applicable subheading for the lift axle control module, with or without the optional solenoid valve, will be 8481.20.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions. The rate of duty will be 2 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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