The tariff classification of an insulating washer from China

N032378 July 29, 2008 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:112 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8547.20.0000 Danivia Vasconcelos, C.C.S Certified Customs & Traffic Manager RCP Inc. 2891 Langstaff Road Concord, Ontario, Canada L4K 4Z2 RE: The tariff classification of an insulating washer from China Dear Ms. Vasconcelos: In your letter dated June 25, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item concerned is an insulating washer (Part # 23235). This circular shaped insulator has an inner diameter of 0.400 inches and an outer diameter of 0.880 inches. It is yellow in color and comprised of glass laminate and epoxy resin. The insulator will be used in starter motor assemblies. The item is used to insulate an electrical post from a steel tube housing. You proposed classification under subheading 8546.10.00.00, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) which provides for “Electrical insulators of any material: Of glass.” However, it is the opinion of this office that the insulator (Part # 23235) is more specifically provided for in subheading 8547, which provides for “Insulating fittings for electrical machines…:” The applicable subheading for the insulating washer (Part # 23235) will be 8547.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, being fittings wholly of insulating material…: Insulating fittings of plastics. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Steve Pollichino at 646-733-3008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division