9902.16.17 - Stator core and rotor core laminations, imported in pairs each comprising one stator core lamination and one rotor core lamination; with such stator core laminations having an exterior diameter of 26.42 cm and an inner diameter of 20.35 cm, weighing 4.14 kg or more but not over 6.72 kg; such rotor core laminations having an exterior diameter of 20.2 cm and an inner diameter of 14.0 cm, weighing 3.3 kg or more but not over 5.3 kg; the foregoing certified by the importer as designed to be used in the manufacture of generator motors for charging the battery of hybrid vehicles and of electric motors for propulsion of hybrid vehicles (provided for in subheading 8503.00.95)

This HTS classification, 9902.16.17, specifically covers pairs of stator core and rotor core laminations designed for use in the manufacture of generator motors for hybrid vehicle battery charging and electric motors for hybrid vehicle propulsion. The precise physical characteristics, including the exterior and interior diameters of both stator and rotor laminations, along with their respective weight ranges, are critical defining features of these components. Furthermore, an importer's certification that these laminations are intended for the specified hybrid vehicle applications, and that they fall under the purview of subheading 8503.00.95, is a mandatory requirement for classification under this provision.

As a specialized temporary tariff provision, this category is distinct from the general categories of raw materials, manufactured metal components, or other electrical equipment found elsewhere in the HTS. Its unique identifier and descriptive text clearly delineate it from standard classifications, focusing on a very specific end-use and product configuration relevant to the automotive industry and hybrid vehicle technology.

This is a leaf node, meaning there are no further subcategories within HTS 9902.16.17. All goods meeting the detailed physical and intended-use criteria described in the provision will be classified directly under this code. The classification hinges on meeting all the specified dimensional and weight parameters for both stator and rotor laminations, as well as the importer's certification regarding their intended application in hybrid vehicle motors.