R02329 R0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of wheel hub assemblies from Korea

Issued August 3, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8482.10.5016, 8708.99.5800, 8708.99.8015

Headings: 8482, 8708

Product description

The items are three wheel hub assemblies. The first assembly (part number 513807) is a third generation double flanged hub assembly that incorporates ball bearings. The hub assembly’s inner ring is splined so that when pressed to the driving axle, the power from the axle could be transmitted to the wheel. The second assembly (part number 515058) is a third generation double flanged hub assembly that incorporates tapered roller bearings. This hub assembly is splined so that when pressed to the driving axle, the power from the axle can be transmitted to the wheel. The third assembly (part number 51200) is a third generation double flanged hub assembly that incorporates ball bearings. The hub assembly’s inner ring is not splined and does not transmit power from the axle to the wheel. Its purpose is to provide a mounting surface for the wheel.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the part number 513087 will be 8708.99.5800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705; Other parts and accessories; other; other; other; Double flanged wheel hub units incorporating ball bearings. The applicable subheading for the part number 515058 will be 8708.99.8015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705; Other parts and accessories; other; other; other; other; Double flanged wheel hub units not incorporating ball bearings. The applicable subheading for the part number 51200 will be 8482.10.5016, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Ball or roller bearings; Ball bearings; Angular contact bearings; Wheel hub bearing units; Flanged.

Full text

NY R02329 August 3, 2005 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:101 R02329 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708.99.5800, 8708.99.8015, 8482.10.5016 Ms. Wendy S. Himebaugh Intl. Logistics & Customs; the Americas Federal Mogul Corporation 26555 Northwestern Hwy. Southfield, MI 48034 RE: The tariff classification of wheel hub assemblies from Korea Dear Ms. Himebaugh: In your letter dated July 29, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items are three wheel hub assemblies. The first assembly (part number 513807) is a third generation double flanged hub assembly that incorporates ball bearings. The hub assembly’s inner ring is splined so that when pressed to the driving axle, the power from the axle could be transmitted to the wheel. The second assembly (part number 515058) is a third generation double flanged hub assembly that incorporates tapered roller bearings. This hub assembly is splined so that when pressed to the driving axle, the power from the axle can be transmitted to the wheel. The third assembly (part number 51200) is a third generation double flanged hub assembly that incorporates ball bearings. The hub assembly’s inner ring is not splined and does not transmit power from the axle to the wheel. Its purpose is to provide a mounting surface for the wheel. The applicable subheading for the part number 513087 will be 8708.99.5800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705; Other parts and accessories; other; other; other; Double flanged wheel hub units incorporating ball bearings. The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent. The applicable subheading for the part number 515058 will be 8708.99.8015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705; Other parts and accessories; other; other; other; other; Double flanged wheel hub units not incorporating ball bearings. The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent . The applicable subheading for the part number 51200 will be 8482.10.5016, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Ball or roller bearings; Ball bearings; Angular contact bearings; Wheel hub bearing units; Flanged. The rate of duty will be 9 percent. 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 Robert DeSoucey at 646-733-3008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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