NY 861285
Mar 21 1991
CLA-2-83:S:N:N1:113 861285
Ms. Shari Smith
Tente Casters, Inc.
P.O. Box 18638
1211 Cox Ave
Erlanger, Kentucky 41018
RE: The tariff classification of mountings from Germany.
Dear Ms. Smith:
In your letter dated March 6, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The samples you submitted are: a plastic plain bearing
bushing, part number 2444/R26; metal ball cover, part 2440/125;
inner ball cover, part 2447/125; and inner ball cover, part
2441/200.
The bushing reduces friction caused by side thrust of a
plunger inside the stem guide. Ball cover 2440/125 covers the
swivel bearing in the top of the caster housing. Inner ball
cover 2447/125 provides for the directional locking of the
casters. Inner ball cover 2447/125 provides for the directional
locking of the swivel caster.
The applicable subheading for the plain bearing bushing will
be 8483.30.8090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for plain shaft bearings. The rate of duty
will be 5.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for metal ball cover 2440/125,
inner ball cover 2447/125, and inner ball cover 2441/200 will be
8302.49.8090 HTS, which provides for other mountings, fittings
and similar articles, other. The rate of duty will be 5.1 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