CLA-2-87:S:N:N3:102 883330
Ms. Stephanie Moody
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
P.O. Box 2206
Savannah, GA 31402-2206
RE: The tariff classification of a plain shaft bushing from Japan
Dear Ms. Moody:
In your letter dated March 1, 1993 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The items in question, parts numbers 1159LM41017 and
1159LM41013, are metal oil-film sleeve bushings (plain shaft
bearings) used in the rod end portion of a hydraulic side brace
actuator. The side brace actuator is a component part of the
landing gear system on a jet aircraft.
While plain shaft bearings are normally classifiable under a
tariff provision covering transmission components, housed bearings
and plain shaft bearings (subheading 8483), those that are
principally or solely used on aircraft are considered aircraft
parts for tariff purposes.
The applicable subheading for the actuator bushings will be
8803.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for parts of goods of heading 8801 or 8802;
undercarriages and parts thereof, for use in civil aircraft. The
merchandise is subject to a free rate of duty.
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