CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 H89954
Ms. Pamela J. Gruszczynski
Midwest Transatlantic Lines, Inc.
1230 West Bagley Road
Berea, Ohio 44017-2910
RE: The tariff classification of ball bearings from China
Dear Ms. Gruszczynski:
In your letter dated March 27, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client the Baker McMillen Company. The article in question is described as deep groove ball bearing used exclusively for the roller ends of vacuum cleaner brush assemblies. A technical drawing, photographs and samples were submitted.
Examination of the submitted samples and review of the technical drawing reveals that the article in question is a radial ball bearing with a single row of steel balls as rolling elements and rubber seals. The outer diameter of the bearing is approximately 17.46 millimeters (mm).
The applicable subheading for the subject ball bearing will be 8482.10.5044, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other single row radial ball bearings having an outside diameter of 9 mm but not over 30 mm. The rate of duty will be 9 percent ad valorem.
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,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division