CLA-2-87:S:N:N*1:101-849352
Mr. Philip Freeman
Cain Customs Brokers Inc.
421 Texano
P.O. Box 150
Hidalgo, TX 78557
RE: The tariff classification of shift controls from Mexico
Dear Mr. Freeman:
In your letter dated January 16, 1990, on behalf of Felsted
Cables, Controls and Control Systems, Holmesville, Ohio, you
requested a tariff classification ruling. You have enclosed
descriptive literature and photographs of the imported
merchandise.
You have submitted four items:
Product no. 1 is a shift control for Allison automatic
transmissions (part no. 55051-2760) which is a basic design with
no options. The shift control is used to change gears on
automatic transmissions. This item is principally used in trucks
and buses.
Product no. 2 is a shift control for Allison automatic
transmissions (part no. 55755-2363) with optional reverse and
neutral switches and a push button knob. This item is
principally used in military vehicles.
Product no. 3 is a shift inhibitor transmission control for
Allison transmission (part no. 56052-2409) with optional air
cylinder for multi-function interlock. This locks or holds the
control in neutral range when the air system is energized. It is
designed to prevent high RPM shifts. This item is principally
used in garbage trucks.
Product no. 4 is a Vernier control cable head with a ball
screw rotary-to-linear mechanism, used for manual throttle
control, setting engine RPM or other applications requiring
adjustments. Cables are included. This item is principally used
in trucks and buses.
The applicable subheading for the above listed shift
controls, shift inhibitor transmission control, and Vernier
control cable head will be 8708.99.5090, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
parts and accessories of motor vehicles. The rate of duty will
be 3.1 percent 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