CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:106-886090
Mr. Wm. R. Purcell
A.N. Deringer, Inc.
2436 Bagley Avenue
Detroit, MI 48216-1885
RE: The tariff classification of a M2 shock absorber from Canada
Dear Mr. Purcell:
In your letter dated May 4, 1993, on behalf of FMS
Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. You have submitted descriptive
information, specification sheets and a copy of a blueprint.
The imported article is a M2 shock absorber, part no.
12369308, that is designed for use on tracked vehicles in the
Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems (BFV) and the Fighting Vehicle
Carrier Systems (FVS). The product is described as a direct
action shock absorber that is a self-contained, double-action,
energy absorbing, hydraulic unit. Mounting of the shock absorber
is provided by two self-aligning bearings. The shock absorber is
capable of withstanding a 40,000 pound compression load and a
40,000 pound tensile load, applied through the self-aligning
bearings, without affecting the specified damping capability.
The weight of the shock absorber assembly, including self-
aligning bearings, does not exceed 53 pounds.
Based on your submitted material, the M2 shock absorber is
solely or principally used in armored fighting vehicles.
The applicable subheading for the M2 shock absorber, part
no. 12369308, will be 8710.00.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of tanks and
other armored fighting vehicles, motorized, whether or not fitted
with weapons. The rate of duty will be free.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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