CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:106 C88486
Mr Robert E. Burke
Barnes, Richardson & Colburn
200 East Randolph Drive, Suite 7920
Chicago, Illinois 60601-7796
RE: The tariff classification of a clutch release bearing
assembly from Germany.
Dear Mr. Burke:
In your letter dated May 29, 1998, on behalf of Deere & Co.,
you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The article in question is a clutch release bearing
assembly. The assembly consists of a clutch disk, skid plate,
thrust bearing, extension spring, fork shaft and various pins,
bolts and wires. You state that the complete assembly is
specifically designed to be used in the clutch of agricultural
tractors for Deere & Co. You also indicate that this assembly
contains components which both connect shafts to the driving
mechanism, and which disconnect the shafts and driving mechanism.
The applicable subheading for the clutch release bearing
assembly will be 8708.93.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for parts and accessories of
the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705: clutches and parts
thereof: for tractors suitable for agricultural use: other. The
rate of duty will be free.
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
Patrick J. Wholey at 212-466-5668.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division