CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:106
Carmen R. Morrow, Customs Compliance Analyst
Rolls-Royce North America, Inc.
2001 S. Tibbs Ave, Speed Code S36
Indianapolis, IN 46241
RE: The tariff classification of a turbojet nose cone from Austria
Dear Ms. Morrow:
In your letter dated September 7, 2010 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The item under consideration has been identified as a nose cone used on the Trent 1000 gas turbine aircraft engine. The Trent 1000 engine is a turbojet (turbofan) type of gas turbine engine with a thrust range up to 311kn. In your ruling request you submitted pictures of the Trent 1000 engine along with pictures of the nose cone.
The primary function of the nose cone is to prevent the formation of ice which may enter the engine and cause damage to the compressor section and to aerodynamically direct the air in the front of the engine. The nose cone feeds air hotter than the ambient temperature from the combustion / turbine (Hot Section) of the engine to an anti-icing tube located between the Low Pressure Compressor and the nose cone. The hot air is then fed through strategically placed vent holes in/on the nose cone. The hot air warms the nose cone thereby reducing the risk of ice forming on the nose cone, which can become dislodged and cause damage to the compressor.
The nose cone, manufactured by FACC AG in Austria, is made of a satin weave glass fiber fabric impregnated with an epoxy resin (MSRR 9381 & BS 3396 Part 1 & Part 3). The percentage of glass fiber ranges between 47 to 53% and the percentage of epoxy ranges from 34 to 40%.
The applicable subheading for the nose cone will be 8411.919.9085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Turbojets…and parts…: Parts: Of turbojets…: Other: Parts of aircraft turbines: Other”. The rate of duty will be 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 Marl Palasek at (646) 733-3013.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division