The tariff classification of automotive parts from an unspecified country

N076161 October 15, 2009 CLA-2-87:OT:RR:NC:N1:101 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708.99.6890 Rhonda L. McClintic, Corporate Logistics Compliance Analyst Freudenberg-NOK 11617 State Route 13 Milan, OH 44846-9725 RE: The tariff classification of automotive parts from an unspecified country Dear Ms. McClintic, In your letter dated September 17, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The parts under consideration have been identified as a "Pinion Seal Sleeve" (Part # 1002423827200) and a "Pinion Seal Inner Component" (Part # 1002423969904). You state in your ruling request that the parts are wear sleeves used to prepare axle end yokes for sealing. They include a metal portion, made of 1008 cold-rolled steel, which forms a journal and molded rubber portions, made of 70 durometer ACM, that engage the axle end yoke and retain the sleeve to the yoke to keep contaminants from entering the radial shaft seal and axle. The sleeves are coated with grease (polyurea type) that serves to prevent corrosion and provides lubrication for the portions that will engage the radial shaft seal in sliding contact. Both parts are used in the front and rear drive axles of light trucks. The applicable classification subheading for the Pinion Seal Sleeve (Part # 1002423827200) and Pinion Seal Inner Component (Part # 1002423969904) will be 8708.99.6890, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Parts … of … motor vehicles … : Other parts … : Other: Other: Other: Other: Other parts for power trains: Other.” The general rate of duty is 2.5%. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at http://ww.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 Richard Laman at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division