CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 I89207
Mr. Carlos Ortega
Nissei America, Inc.
1480 N. Hancock Street
Anaheim, CA 92807
RE: The tariff classification of lubrication pumps from Japan
Dear Mr. Ortega:
In your letter dated December 3, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Nissei America, Inc.
The articles in question are described as a manual oil lubrication pump, item number 0402A1001-00, and an electric lubrication pump, item number 0402A1007-01. You indicate that both pumps designed to pump out a specific volume in cubic centimeters of lubricant per shot, or cycle at a specific pressure. The pumps are used to lubricate injection molding machines. A sample of the manual pump was submitted.
The applicable subheading for the lubrication pump will be 8413.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other pumps fitted or designed to be fitted with a measuring device. The rate of duty is free.
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