The tariff classification of thumb cylinders from China.

N249938 February 20, 2014 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8412.21.0030 Mr. David Johnson Hengli America Corporation Inc. 900 E. Diehl Road, Suite 160 Naperville, IL 60563 RE: The tariff classification of thumb cylinders from China. Dear Mr. Johnson: In your letter dated January 30, 2014 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The products you plan to import are described as thumb cylinders. You indicate that these double-acting, weld fused hydraulic cylinders (actuators) are used to push/pull a thumb attachment mainly for an excavator and consist of a piston rod, piston head, piston head locknut, a tube, a flange cap and a seal kit. Hydraulic fluid enters the cylinders and applies pressure to the piston head creating a linear acting force which allows the thumb to pick up or scoop material into the excavator bucket. The applicable subheading for the thumb cylinders will be 8412.21.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other engines and motors, and parts thereof, hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders), weld fused type. The rate of duty will be 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 Patricia O’Donnell at (646) 733-3011. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division