The tariff classification of a fan from Taiwan.

N237928 February 25, 2013 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8414.59.6060 Mr. Tom Des Champs Dedoes Industries Inc. 1060 W. West Maple Walled Lake, MI 48390 RE: The tariff classification of a fan from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Des Champs: In your letter dated January 30, 2013 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question is an enclosed centrifugal fan with a 2.5 HP electric motor. After importation, an on/off switch is added and the fan assembly is hard wired into the circuit of a rapid air drying system. When the motor is turned on, the fan circulates air throughout an automobile painting booth to cure the paint faster and more evenly. The applicable subheading for the fan will be 8414.59.6060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters; parts thereof, other, other, other, other, centrifugal. The rate of duty will be 2.3 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 the National Import Specialist at (646) 733-3009. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division