U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
8483.10.5000
$186.3M monthly imports
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The tariff classification of universal driveshafts fromJapan
NY 872611 APRIL 21, 1992 CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:102 872611 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8483.10.5000 Mr. Parthiv Amin Kop-Flex, Inc. P.O. Box 1696 Baltimore, MD 21203-1696 RE: The tariff classification of universal driveshafts from Japan Dear Mr. Amin: In your letter dated March 6, 1992 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items at hand are the Koyo "D' and "U' series of universal driveshafts. These transmission shafts have flexible, universal joint type ends and, in some models, telescoping shafts. The applicable subheading for the "D" and "U" series of universal driveshafts will be 8483.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other transmission shafts and cranks. The rate of duty will be 4 percent ad valorem. 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