CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:813272 101
Ms. Dorothy Trombley
Regional Manager - Post Entry Operations
F.W. MYERS & CO., INC.
193 West Service Road
Champlain, NY 12919
RE: The tariff classification of an automotive Bottom Dump Truck
Trailer from Canada
Dear Ms. Trombley:
In your letter dated August 1, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The item concerned is the "EARTH WAGON" bottom dump trailer
(Model #EW-100) only; you state that no truck will ever be
imported attached to or in conjunction with this trailer.
The applicable subheading for the "EARTH WAGON" bottom dump
truck trailer will be 8716.39.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for Trailers and semi-trailers . . . : Other trailers and semi-trailers for the
transport of goods: Other: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty
will be 2.5%.
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