CLA-2-84:RR:E:NC:N1:102

Ms. Courtney D. Brown
Star USA, Inc.
250 N. Davis Rd.
Ashland, OH 44805

RE: The tariff classification of linear acting cylinders from China.

Dear Ms. Brown:

In your letter dated May 14, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Parker Hannifin.

The items you plan to import are described as linear acting cylinders, Part Numbers 42500813 and 40400573. The cylinders are powered by pressurized air and are used to actuate valves.

The applicable subheading for the linear acting cylinders will be 8412.31.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for pneumatic power motors, other linear acting cylinders. The rate of duty is free.

Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

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