&&This is a metal, non-threaded bushing that lines the mounting hole of a plastic, mechanical chain tensioner; a metal bolt then inserts into the bushing to attach the tensioner to the outside of the engine block of an automobile. The tensioner has two mounting holes, each requiring one bushing. The bushing is used to disperse the force generated by the moving chain and thus ensure that the tensioner does not crack. Each bushing measures 16.33 mm long by 11.5 mm wide.

&&Section 10 of the Customs Tariff directs that classification of imported goods shall be determined in accordance with the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System. Section 11 of the Customs Tariff states that in interpreting the headings and subheadings, regard shall be had to the World Customs Organization's (WCO) Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.&&&&General Interpretative Rule 1 (GIR 1) directs that titles of Sections, Chapters and sub-Chapters are provided for ease of reference only. For legal purposes, classification shall be determined according to the terms of the heading and any relative Section and Chapter Notes. Similarly, General Interpretative Rule 6 (GIR 6) directs that classification shall be determined according to the terms of those subheadings and any related Subheading Notes.&&&&A proposed tariff classification number has not been provided in your submission; the tariff classification number as determined is found under the section titled "Decision".&&&&Classification in heading 87.08 of the Tariff as a part of the vehicles of headings 87.01 to 87.05 was considered, as well as classification in heading 84.09 as a part of an engine. However, Note 2 (b) to Section XVII specifically excludes of general use' from classification as parts and parts and accessories; similarly, Note 1 (g) to Section XVI excludes parts of general use from classification in Chapters 84 and 85. The term 'parts of general use' is defined in Note 2 to Section XV. Included in this definition are "articles of heading 73.07, 73.12, 73.15, 73.17 or 73.18 and similar articles of other base metals". Heading 73.18 provides for various goods including washers and similar articles of iron or steel. The bushing at issue is similar to washers as described in Explanatory Note (e) to the heading. Accordingly, this product is classified in heading 73.18, specifically as an 'other' non-threaded article of subheading 7318.29.&&