The tariff classification of an angular contact ball bearing from Germany

NY I85244 September 3, 2002 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 I85244 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8482.10.5028 Ms. Pauline J. Aguilar Kuehne & Nagel, Inc. 961 Brodhead Road Moon Township, PA 15108 RE: The tariff classification of an angular contact ball bearing from Germany Dear Ms. Aguilar: In your letter dated August 12, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling . The article in question is described as a “special low-friction bearing”, model number F0364050, manufactured by FAG Kugelfischer. Descriptive literature was submitted. Review of the manufacturer’s literature submitted reveals that the low-friction bearing is an angular contact ball bearing. The outer race has an outer diameter of 80 millimeters. The inner race as a bore of 40 millimeters. The applicable subheading for the subject bearing will be 8482.10.5028, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other angular contact ball bearings. The rate of duty will be 9 percent ad valorem. 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 Kenneth T. Brock at 646-733-3009. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division