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This section is Advance Tariff Ruling Information for ruling 600016099
- Start date
- 22 Oct 2026
- Expiry date
- 21 Oct 2029
- Commodity code
- 8483908990 (opens in new tab)
- Description
- A flexible disc pack, imported separately for incorporation into a traction-motor flexible drive coupling used on a locomotive. The disc pack consists of multiple thin sheets of non-cast stainless steel layered together. It transfers torque from the traction motor through the flexible drive coupling to the gearbox and vehicle wheels, while accommodating movement and misalignment within the coupling. No part of the disc pack is made from cast iron or cast steel.
- Keywords
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- LOCOMOTIVES
- LAYERED
- FOR COUPLING
- OF STEEL
- OF METAL
- PART OF
- Justification
- Classification has been determined in accordance with the following:- For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)) General Interpretative Rules (GIR)s GIR 1 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 8483 for transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). GIR 6 - Has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 848390 for toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately; parts. 8-digit code 84839089 other than of cast iron or steel. 10-digit code 8483908990 other than for use in civil aircraft. Also classified in accordance with: Note 2(a) to Section XVI. Note 2(e) to Section XVII. Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSENs) to 8607. Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSENs) to 8483 (Parts).