CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:102 871551
Ms. Barbara J. Nolting
Bimba Manufacturing Company
Route 50 North
Monee, IL 60449
RE: The tariff classification of pneumatic linear thrusters,
sensor switches, and parts and accessories of pneumatic cylinders
from England
Dear Ms. Molting:
In your letter dated February 11, 1992 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise involved in this ruling request consists of
three distinct categories: Linear Thrusters; Hall Effect and reed
sensor switches; and assorted repair parts and accessories for
pneumatic cylinders. The linear thrusters are pneumatic
cylinder-driven actuators that incorporate dual guide shafts
riding inside of four linear ball bushings. The bushings and
cylinder are in turn mounted in an aluminum housing. The Hall
Effect and the reed switches are mounted onto pneumatic cylinders
and function as position indicators. While they both operate by
different technologies, both generate an electrical signal that
indicates when the cylinder is in a pre-determined position.
The applicable subheading for the linear thrusters will be
8412.31.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for pneumatic power engines and motors:
linear acting (cylinders), other than tie-rod type. The rate of
duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem. The HTS provision which
would cover the sensor switches is 8536.50.0060, which provides
for electrical switches for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V: other
switches... other; other. The duty rate will be 5.3 percent ad
valorem.
As to the repair kits, miscellaneous parts, and accessories
for the pneumatic cylinders, we are unable at this time to issue
you a ruling covering their classification. In order to do so,
we would need to have additional information, such as samples,
material composition, and description of their function.
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