The tariff classification of a thrust bearing from Japan.

N012103 June 22, 2007 CLA-2-84:RR:E:NC:N1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8482.50.0000 Mr. Martin W. Dooley Multimodal International, Ltd. 2100 E. Devon Ave. – Suite 102 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 RE: The tariff classification of a thrust bearing from Japan. Dear Mr. Dooley: In your letter dated May 31, 2007 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Toyota Tsusho America. The article that you plan to import is described as a thrust bearing, Part Number 047045-1120, which will be used in automotive air conditioner compressors. Descriptive information was submitted. The bearing is used to support the main shaft of the compressor and reduce friction generated by rotation of the shaft. The thrust bearing is a cylindrical roller bearing comprised of 18 individual rollers that are 2.95 millimeters in diameter and 4.7 millimeters in length. The applicable subheading for the thrust bearing will be 8482.50.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other cylindrical roller bearings. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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