CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:809889 101
Mr. Edward Woehr
Group Leader, Customs
Subaru-Isuzu Automotive Inc.
5500 State Road 38 East
Lafayette, IN 47903
RE: The tariff classification of automotive parts from Japan
Dear Mr. Woehr:
In your letter dated May 5, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The first item in question is a grey, hard plastic cover for
the interior release mechanism which opens the cover over the
filler for the gasoline tank. The release mechanism cover is 3"L
X 1 1/4"W X 3/4"D.
The applicable subheading for the interior release mechanism
cover will be 8708.29.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of
the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705: Other parts and
accessories of bodies (including cabs): Other: Other: Other. The
rate of duty will be 3% ad valorem.
The second item is a black-painted steel bracket which, when
bolted to the automobile body in the engine compartment area,
holds a fuel canister which filters combustion emissions. The
bracket is 7"L X 2 3/4"W X 1/8"D.
The third item is a steel bracket which, when bolted to the
automobile body in the engine compartment, holds the hydraulic
unit of the Anti-lock brake system whose purpose it is to
distribute brake fluid to the brakes as needed.
The applicable subheading for the fuel canister and
hydraulic unit brackets will be 8302.30.3060, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Base
metal . . . brackets and similar fixtures . . . : Other
mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for motor
vehicles; and parts thereof: Of iron or steel . . . : Other. The
rate of duty will be 2.9% ad valorem.
The fourth item is one of two base metal clips which are
screwed onto the hard plastic spare tire cover located in the
rear of a Subaru Legacy Wagon. The clips each measure 2 1/8"L X
3/4"W X 1/32"D and their purpose is to hold the jack handle in
place.
The applicable subheading for the jack handle clips will be
8302.30.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Base metal mountings, fittings and
similar articles . . . : Other mountings, fittings and similar
articles suitable for motor vehicles; and parts thereof: Other.
The rate of duty will be 4.8% ad valorem.
The fifth item is a steel bracket coated with zinc chromium
which, when bolted to the wheel well of the automobile body
frame, holds the brake hose in place. The bracket measures 3
3/8"L X 2"W X 3/8"D.
The last item is a steel clip coated with zinc chromium
which, when placed on a clamped fitting in the wheel well of an
automobile body frame, holds the fitting in place within the
radius of the bracket which holds the brake hose.
The applicable subheading for the brake hose bracket and the
fitting clip will be 8302.30.3060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for Base metal fittings .
. . , brackets: Other mountings, fittings and similar articles
suitable for motor vehicles; and parts thereof: Of iron or steel
. . . : Other. The rate of duty will be 2.9% 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