CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:109 839618
Mr. J. Gilbert Donaldson
D. J. Powers Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 9239
35 Barnard Street
Savannah, GA 31412
RE: The tariff classification of a fuel cell subsystem from
Japan
Dear Mr. Donaldson:
In your letter dated April 12, 1989 you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Booz-Allen & Hamilton Inc.
The fuel cell subsystem is described in your letter and the
submitted literature as a system designed to supply electric
power for bus application. The subsystem appears to convert
methanol to electrical power.
When imported as a unit, the applicable subheading for the fuel
cell subsystem will be 8501.32.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for "Generators,of an output
exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 KW." The rate of duty will be 3
percent ad valorem.
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