U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
8479.89.9090
$519.1M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
35 years
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The tariff classification of steering gears from Norway
NY 853149 June 13, 1990 CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 853149 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8479.89.9090 Mr. Eric E. Lithen Tenfjord Inc. 200 Jackson Street Hoboken, N.J. 07030 RE: The tariff classification of steering gears from Norway Dear Mr. Lithen: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : June 1, 1990 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Hydraulic steering gears for commercial vessels, consisting of a rudder motor with tiller, one or more pump units, and a wheelhouse steering column with an electric rudder indicator HTS PROVISION : Other machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere...:other HTS SUBHEADING : 8479.89.9090 RATE OF DUTY : 3.7 percent ad valorem 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