CLA-2-85:R:N1: 112 815259
Ms. Maureen E. Monin
Emery Customs Brokers
6940C Engle Road
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
RE: The tariff classification of switches and sensors from England
Dear Ms. Monin:
In your letter dated September 26, 1995, on behalf of Emerson Electric,
Co., and Therm-
O-Disc, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
As indicated by the submitted samples and descriptive literature, the
following items are in question:
- 52K Polymeric PTC: A motor overload protector
- 25JI Engine Temperature Sender: A thermistor type sensor to control
the engine
temperature gauge
- 45T Temperature Switch: Used to cycle engine coolant fan
- 25J Temperature Sensor: Senses the air temperature within an engine
The applicable subheading for the 52K Polymeric PTC will be 8536.30.4000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for motor
overload protectors, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V. The rate of duty will
be 4.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the 25JI Engine
Temperature Sender, and for the 25J Temperature Sensor will be 9025.19.8080,
HTS, which provides for other thermometers. The rate of duty will be 4.4 percent
ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the 45T Temperature Switch will be
8536.50.8060, HTS, which provides for other switches, for a voltage not
exceeding 1000 V. The rate of duty will be 4.8 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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 David Curran at 212-466-5680.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division