N224537 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a nacelle assembly from India.

Issued July 26, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8412.80.9000, 8412.90.9085

Headings: 8412

Product description

The item in question is a nacelle assembly for a wind turbine.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the nacelle assembly with blades will be 8412.80.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other engines and motors. The applicable subheading for the nacelle assembly without blades will be 8412.90.9085, HTSUS, which provides for parts of other engines and motors.

Full text

N224537 July 26, 2012 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8412.80.9000; 8412.90.9085 Mr. Sydney H. Mintzer Mayer Brown LLP 1999 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 RE: The tariff classification of a nacelle assembly from India. Dear Mr. Mintzer: In your letter dated July 3, 2012, on behalf of Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question is a nacelle assembly for a wind turbine. You state that this assembly will not include an electrical generator but may or may not be imported with blades. The applicable subheading for the nacelle assembly with blades will be 8412.80.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other engines and motors. The rate of duty is free. The applicable subheading for the nacelle assembly without blades will be 8412.90.9085, HTSUS, which provides for parts of other engines and motors. 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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