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The tariff classification of a motor from Japan
Issued March 7, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8501.31.4000
Headings: 8501
Product description
The item concerned is a brushless, gearless, multi-phase DC motor that generates 690 Watts. The purpose of the motor is to power a power steering unit.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the motor will be 8501.31.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electric motors … : Other DC motors … : Of an output not exceeding 750 W: Motors: Exceeding 74.
Full text
NY R03346 March 7, 2006 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:112 R03346 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8501.31.4000 Stacie D. Damon Branch Manager, C J International, Inc. 1485 Jamike Drive Erlanger, KY 41018-1039 RE: The tariff classification of a motor from Japan Dear Ms. Damon, In your letter dated February 27, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item concerned is a brushless, gearless, multi-phase DC motor that generates 690 Watts. The purpose of the motor is to power a power steering unit. The applicable subheading for the motor will be 8501.31.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electric motors … : Other DC motors … : Of an output not exceeding 750 W: Motors: Exceeding 74.6 W but not exceeding 735 W”. The rate of duty will be 4%. 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 Richard Laman at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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