CLA-2-84:S:N:N3:102 891034
Mr. James R. Leibrandt
Kaydon Corporation
2860 McCracken Street
P.O. Box 688
Muskegon, MI 49441
RE: The tariff classification of finished and semi-finished
turntable bearings from Mexico
Dear Mr. Leibrandt:
In your letter dated September 29, 1993 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The items in question here are finished and semi-finished turntable
bearings. Turntables are relatively large (multiple foot diameter) 4
point contact ball bearings that serve to reduce rotational friction under
a thrust load. The bearings are notably distinguished from "regular"
bearings by the presence of mounting holes on both inner and outer rings,
used to affix the turntable to two surfaces. Turntables are considered to
be a type of slewing ring, but without the gear teeth cut into one of the
rings. They are primarily used in such applications as packaging
equipment, booms, robots, agricultural farm vehicles and machine tools.
You stated in your request that these bearings will be imported into the
United States in both finished (fully machined and assembled) and semi-
finished (turned and heat treated rings).
The applicable subheading for the finished turntable bearings will be
8482.10.5068, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other ball bearings, other. The rate of duty will be 11
percent ad valorem. The classification of the semi-finished rings will be
under HTS item 8482.99.1010, which provides for parts of ball bearings;
inner and outer races. The rate of duty will be 11 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 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