CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:102 876671
Mr. Curt Crysler
Solo World Partners
P.O> Box 213
22120 Balmoral
Grosse Ile., MI 48138
RE: The tariff classification of radial ball bearings for use in
castors and conveyor systems from Japan
Dear Mr. Crysler:
In your letter dated July 17, 1992 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The items in question are several series of radial ball
bearings for use in dolly wheels, conveyor rollers, idle pulleys
and wheel castors. The units consist of chrome-plated steel
balls, metal retainers, ground inner races, and what appear to be
unground, non-hardened outer races. In addition, each bearing
assembly is encased in a thin steel housing which holds the parts
together and provides an end flange on one side.
The applicable subheading for the CBO, CBR and CBR-Z series
will be 8482.10.5004, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for unground ball bearings. The
duty rate is 11 percent ad valorem.
It is the opinion of this office that the CBO, CBR and CBR-
Z series would not be subject to antidumping duties under the
current Department of Commerce antifriction bearing dumping
investigation, as published in the Federal Register on May 15,
1989. The grounds for this determination are that we would
consider these bearings not to be covered under the original
scope of the petition. Should you desire a scope determination
on the applicability of this ADA case to your merchandise, please
write directly to the Department of Commerce, Office of
Compliance, Washington, D.C.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport