U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
8412.39.0040
$14.5M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
23 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-07 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of an air driven starter motor from Japan
NY I87025 October 17, 2002 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 I87025 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8412.39.0040 Ms. Karin Bogue Komatsu America International Company 108 N. Industrial Drive (Caller #2101) Ripley, TN 38063 RE: The tariff classification of an air driven starter motor from Japan Dear Ms. Bogue: In your letter dated September 25, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Komatsu. The item in question is described as an air starter assembly, part number PB4988. Descriptive literature and technical drawings were submitted. Based on the information submitted the air starter assembly is air driven motor used to start an engine on a dump truck. The starter assembly uses pressurized air to create rotary motion. The applicable subheading for the air driven starter assembly will be 8412.39.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for unlimited rotary acting pneumatic power engines and motors. The rate of duty is 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 Kenneth T. Brock at 646-733-3009 Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division