CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MA:101 817032
Ms. Andrea C. Gonzalez
TOWER GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
6730 Middlebelt Road
Romulus, MI 48174-2039
RE: The tariff classification of automobile parts from Canada
Dear Ms. Gonzalez:
In your letter dated November 17, 1995 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The first two items are brace bracket rods (Parts #53010013 and 53010014). You state that the purpose of these parts are to, respectively, secure an automotive alternator and air conditioning unit. They are both located under the front hood of the automobile.
The applicable subheading for both the alternator and air conditioner brace bracket rods will be 8708.29.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of . . . motor vehicles: Other parts and accessories of bodies: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3% ad valorem.
The third item is a rod and bracket assembly-hood prop (Part #55026553). You state that its purpose is to suspend the front hood of an automobile.
The applicable subheading for the rod and bracket assembly-hood prop will be 8708.29.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of . . . motor vehicles: Other parts and accessories of bodies: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3% ad valorem.
The fourth item is a footman loop assembly-windshield hold down (Part #55254839). You state that its purpose is to stabilize the front windshield of Jeep series automobiles when the windshield is in a horizontal position to the hood.
The applicable subheading for the footman loop assembly-windshield hold down will be 8708.29.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of . . . motor vehicles: Other parts and accessories of bodies: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3% ad valorem.
The next two items are door lock rods. The first (Part #55050160) is mounted only in the interior of the Extended-Cab series Dodge Ram truck; you state that it is used in the seat assembly-undercarriage. The second (Part #55076005) links the door key cylinder to the door latch.
The applicable subheading for both door lock rods will be 8708.29.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of . . . motor vehicles: Other parts and accessories of bodies: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3% ad valorem.
The seventh item is a polyester anti-rattle sleeve for door lock rods (Part #35023980). You state that its purpose is to "silence" the rod.
The applicable subheading for the anti-rattle sleeve will be 8708.29.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of . . . motor vehicles: Other parts and accessories of bodies: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3% ad valorem.
The next two items are both rod steering column supports; one long (Part #52077750), the other short (Part #52079163). You state their purpose is to support the steering column.
The applicable subheading for both rod steering column supports will be 8708.99.8080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of . . . motor vehicles: Other parts and accessories: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3% ad valorem.
The last item is a strut which extends from the exhaust manifold to the block on mini-vans exported to Austria (Part #04861037); you state that its purpose is to function as a support bracket.
The applicable subheading for the strut will be 8708.99.8080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of . . . motor vehicles: Other parts and accessories: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3% 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 the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Robert DeSoucey at 212-466-5667.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division