CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:102
Mr. Peter J. Hatas
Cauffiel Corporation
1303 Campbell Street
Toledo, Ohio 43607
RE: The tariff classification of fixed ratio transmission shafts from China
Dear Mr. Hatas:
In your letter dated June 12, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive information and technical drawings were submitted.
The articles in question are fixed ratio transmission shafts described as an uncoiler main shaft, an uncoiler drive shaft, an uncoiler idle shaft, a distribution drive shaft, a distribution output shaft and a distribution idler shaft. The shafts have various circular cross-sections and machined seats for shaft keys that facilitate the efficient transmission of torque.
In your request you suggest that the shafts may be classified in subheading 8483.40, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for fixed ratio transmissions. However, the subject shafts are not complete transmissions, but rather parts of transmissions provided for elsewhere in heading 8483, HTSUS.
The applicable subheading for the transmission shafts will be 8483.10.5000, HTSUS, which provides for other transmission shafts and cranks. 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,
Thomas J. Russo
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division