CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:102
Ms. Annelori Roder
Norgren, Inc.
5400 S. Delaware St.
Littleton, CO 80120
RE: The tariff classification of a lift axle control module from China
Dear Ms. Roder:
In your letter dated February 2, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive literature and photographs were included with your submission.
The item under consideration is described as a Lift Axle Control Module, part number 5040. The axle control module is mounted to the chassis of heavy duty trucks and trailers. It consists of two brake-style pneumatic relay valves integrated into a single unit that are used to control airflow that will either raise or lower the lifting axle depending on the trailer’s load. The unit is also available with an optional solenoid valve for electric control.
The applicable subheading for the lift axle control module, with or without the optional solenoid valve, will be 8481.20.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions. The rate of duty will be 2 percent ad valorem.
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,
Thomas J. Russo
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division