CLA-2-83:S:N:N1:812390 101
Ms. Kathryn Blanton
Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc.
135 Interstate Blvd.
Building 2, Suite 5
Greenville, SC 29615
RE: The tariff classification of an automotive beam bracket from
Germany
Dear Ms. Blanton:
In your letter dated June 21, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The item concerned is a black, steel bracket measuring
4 «"L X 4 11/40"W X 3 2/5"H. You state that this bracket is used
to hold a bumper beam to an automobile.
The applicable subheading for the steel bracket will be
8302.30.3060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Base metal mountings, fittings and
similar articles . . . brackets and similar fixtures . . . and
base metal parts thereof: 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