NY 866871: The tariff classification of a electronic fuel injector fromJapan

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                                   NY 866871

                                   October 11, 1991


CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:102 866871  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8481.80.9005  

Mr. Matthew Chang
C. Itoh & Co. (America) Inc.
335 Madison Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10017

RE:  The tariff classification of a electronic fuel injector from
Japan

Dear Mr. Chang:

     In your letter dated September 9, 1991 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.         
     
     The item at hand is an electronic fuel injector used in
motor vehicle type internal combustion engines.  Fuel is fed from
the fuel pump directly to the injector nozzle, which in turn
sprays the gas into the intake manifold.  An electronic control
unit (ECU) determines when each injector is to be activated and
sends an electrical current to energize the solenoid
incorporated into each unit.  With the solenoid actuated, the
needle valve is pulled back, allowing gas to flow through the
orifice (pintle).

     The applicable subheading for the electronic fuel injector
will be 8481.80.9005, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other valves and similar
appliances; solenoid valves.  The rate of duty will be 3.7
percent ad valorem.   

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.



                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport