The tariff classification of parts of air conditioner compressors from Japan

NY R05088 November 16, 2006 CLA-2-84:RR:E:NC:1:102 R05088 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8483.30.8090, 8482.50.0000, 8482.99.2560 Mr. Martin W. Dooley Multimodal International, LTD. 2100 E. Devon Avenue (Suite 102) Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 RE: The tariff classification of parts of air conditioner compressors from Japan Dear Mr. Dooley: In your letter dated October 19, 2006 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf your client Toyota Tsusho America. The articles in question are described as a radial bearing, a lug thrust bearing race and roller, and a lug thrust bearing race, all of which are for use in automotive air conditioner compressors. Descriptive information was submitted. Based on the information made available the radial bearing is a sliding bearing used to support the main shaft of the compressor and reduce friction generated by rotation of the shaft. The lug thrust bearing race and roller is a cylindrical roller bearing comprised of caged cylindrical rollers and a race with a protrusion to accept the inner diameter of the roller cage. The caged rollers and race are shipped together as a set. The individual rollers are 3 millimeters in diameter and 6.6 millimeters in length. The lug thrust bearing race is a flat bearing race used in conjunction with the lug thrust bearing. The applicable subheading for the radial bearing will be 8483.30.8090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other plain shaft bearings without housing. The rate of duty will be 4.5 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the lug thrust bearing race and roller set will be 8482.50.0000, HTSUS, which provides for other cylindrical roller bearings. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the lug thrust bearing race will be 8482.99.2560, HTSUS, which provides for inner or outer rings or races for other cylindrical roller bearings. The rate of duty will be 5.8 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 National Import Specialist Kenneth T. Brock at 646-733-3009. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division