CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 853149
Mr. Eric E. Lithen
Tenfjord Inc.
200 Jackson Street
Hoboken, N.J. 07030
RE: The tariff classification of steering gears from Norway
Dear Mr. Lithen:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : June 1, 1990
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Hydraulic steering gears for commercial
vessels, consisting of a rudder motor with
tiller, one or more pump units, and a
wheelhouse steering column with an electric
rudder indicator
HTS PROVISION : Other machines and mechanical appliances
having individual functions, not specified
or included elsewhere...:other
HTS SUBHEADING : 8479.89.9090
RATE OF DUTY : 3.7 percent ad valorem
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