CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:102 879575
Mr. A. J. Spatarella
Kanematsu USA,Inc.
114 West 47th Street
New York, N.Y. 10036
RE: The tariff classification of a ball bearing cartridge unit
from Japan
Dear Mr. Spatarella:
In your letter dated October 22, 1992 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The item at issue is a bearing cartridge used in the
Integral series of 1.8 inch disk drives. The cartridge functions
as the pivot in the actuator assembly of the drive. In use, the
function of the cartridge is to allow the actuator to rotate
through a limited angle of 39 degrees with minimal rotational
friction, while restricting motion in all other directions. The
cartridge consists of a housing, spacer and two miniature,
instrument grade radial ball bearings. The bearings are bonded
into the cartridge housing with the use of a high strength
adhesive. The spacer is used for preloading the bearings in the
assembly.
The applicable subheading for the model 10000030 bearing
cartridge will be 8483.30.4040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for housed bearings
incorporating ball bearings; flange, take-up, cartridge and
hanger unit types. The rate of duty will be 5.7 percent ad
valorem.
It is the opinion of this office that the instant
merchandise would be subject to anti-dumping (ADA) margins under
the current Department of Commerce ADA findings on bearings, as
published in the Federal Register on May 15, 1989. Please
contact your local port for the specific case numbers and
percentages for each case. If you desire a scope determination
on the applicability of anti-dumping duty to your product, please
write directly to the Office of Compliance, Department of
Commerce, Washington, D.C.
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