CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:101-871538
Ms. Silvia Perez
M.G. Maher & Company, Inc.
One Canal Place, Suite 2100
New Orleans, LA 70130
RE: The tariff classification of bicycle parts and accessories
from Taiwan, Japan and Korea
Dear Ms. Perez:
In your letter dated February 13, 1992, on behalf of Murray
Ohio Mfg. Co., Brentwood, TN, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. You have submitted samples of the
merchandise.
The imported products are a plastic bellows (from Taiwan),
cable clamps (from Japan and Taiwan), and a plastic basket (from
Korea) that are all designed for use on bicycles.
The plastic bellows (material # 41209) fits over a bicycle
brake lever to preserve the lever from dust, grime, etc. The
bellows is not a part of the brake lever, but is an accessory for
the brake lever. (There is no specific provision for accessories
of bicycle brakes).
The cable clamps (material # 41058 and 44165) are attached
to the top tube of a bicycle frame and are used to hold the
caliper brake cable casing in place. The clamps are not part of
the brake, but are parts of the bicycle.
The plastic bicycle basket (material # 41344) is attached to
the bicycle handlebars and is used to carry toys and other
articles. This basket is of the type solely or principally used
with bicycles.
The applicable subheading for the plastic bellows (material
# 41209), cable clamps (material # 41058 and 44165), and plastic
basket (material # 41344) will be 8714.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other parts
and accessories of bicycles. The rate of duty will be 10 percent
ad valorem.
As you requested, the samples will be returned to your
office.
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