U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
8463.30.0080
$7.6M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
35 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-02 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of a wire braid line from Italy.
NY 859917 JAN 31, 1991 CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104-859917 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8463.30.0080 Ms. Mary Anne O'Boyle Hoglund and Moyles, Inc. P.O. Box 66373 O'Hare International Airport Chicago, IL 60666 RE: The tariff classification of a wire braid line from Italy. Dear Ms. O'Boyle: 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 : January 8, 1991 ON BEHALF OF : Flexonics Inc. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The Wire Braid Line (OMA 190 Series) is used to produce protective and sound attenuating wire braid sleeves for the automotive exhaust system market. The line which consists of a wire braider, haul-off and sound- proofing enclosure is valued over U.S. $3,025 each. HTS PROVISION : Other machine tools for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material: Machines for working wire: Other HTS SUBHEADING : 8463.30.0080 RATE OF DUTY : 4.4% OTHER : Submitted sample will be returned. 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