CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:102
Dongbin Lee
Hansae Mobility Co, Ltd.
664 Nongong-ro, Dalseong-gun
Daegu 42981
South Korea
RE: The tariff classification of parts of a CV Joint Assembly from South Korea
Dear Mr. Lee:
In your letter dated December 18, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive information
was provided with your submission.
The four items in question are parts designed to be used in a Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Assembly (part
number 8100005JS), which was previously classified in New York ruling N348691, dated May 20, 2025. The
four items are primarily constructed of steel material.
Part number 8100874 consists of eight polished balls sized to a diameter that corresponds to the geometry of
the cage and other components of the CV Joint assembly. The maximum and minimum diameters of the
SUJ2 grade balls do not differ from the nominal diameter by more than 1 percent or 0.05 millimeters.
Part number 8106067 is referred to as a cage. The cage retains and guides the balls as they move in their
respective orientations.
Part number 8106061, which is referred to as an outer race, is a bucket-shaped component that features a
shaft. The bucket-shaped section features curved tracks, and the stub shaft is splined to mechanically
interface with wheel hub units or knuckle-side hubs on passenger vehicles, SUVs, small trucks, etc. The
shafts allow the CV joint to transmit torque while operating under angular deflection.
Part number 8106065 is referred to as an inner race. The outer diameter of this circular shaped race is
contoured to correspond to the balls, and its inner diameter is splined to transfer torque for the purpose of
articulating steering and suspension changes.
In your letter, you suggest classifying the outer race, inner race, and cage in subheading 8708.99,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for various automotive parts and
accessories. We disagree.
Although certain power transmission components of the CV joint and the CV joint in its entirety are
classified in subheading 8708.99, HTSUS, the articles under consideration are individual subcomponents
within the CV joint. In Mitsubishi Electronics America v. United States, 19 CIT 378, 383 n.3 (1995) the court
stated, “a subpart of a particular part of an article is more specifically provided for as a part of a part than a
part of the whole.” In this instance, the balls and cage are “parts of a part” in that they are parts of a bearing
assembly that is a part of the CV joint, and the inner and outer races are “parts of a part” as they are parts of a
CV joint used in an automotive. As a result, classification of the races, balls and cage in subheading 8708.99,
HTSUS, is precluded.
In regard to the classification of the steel balls, we note New York ruling A84771, dated July 9, 1996, in
which CBP classified polished steel balls used in CV joints that satisfy Note 7 to Chapter 84 within heading
8482 as parts of ball bearings. Accordingly, the applicable subheading for the balls will be 8482.91.0010,
HTSUS, which provides for Ball or roller bearings, and parts thereof: Parts: Balls, needles and rollers: Balls:
Of alloy steel. The general rate of duty will be 4.4 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the cage will be 8482.99.3500, HTSUS, which provides for Ball or roller
bearings, and parts thereof: Parts: Other: Other: Parts of ball bearings (including parts of ball bearings with
integral shafts). The general rate of duty will be 9.9 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the inner and outer races will be 8483.90.8010, HTSUS, which provides for
Transmission shafts (including camshafts and crankshafts) and cranks; bearing housings, housed bearings and
plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including
torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including
universal joints); parts thereof: Toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented
separately; parts: Other: Other: Parts of articles of subheading 8483.60.80. The general rate of duty will be
2.8 percent ad valorem.
The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. 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
at https://hts.usitc.gov/.
This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other
charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other
duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the
classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either
the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions
covering exceptions to such tariffs.
For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated Cargo
Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and Frequently Asked Questions on
the Trade Remedy/IEEPA page at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies/IEEPA-FAQ.
The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as
identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the
information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and
complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not
conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.
Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic
verification by CBP.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection
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, please contact
National Import Specialist Sandra Martinez at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)
Evan Conceicao
Designated Official Performing the Duties of the Division Director
National Commodity Specialist Division