CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:101-850309
Mr. Yancey E. Warren
Hackney and Sons, Inc.
400 Hackney Avenue
P.O. Box 880
Washington, NC 27889-0880
RE: The tariff classification of beverage delivery trailers from
Canada
Dear Mr. Warren:
In your letter dated February 20, 1990 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted literature describing several models of
semi-trailers with one or two rear axles. The trailers are a
type that attach to a truck tractor by means of a fifth wheel
hitch. The imported trailers may also be attached to another
trailer by means of a bogie hitch. The central frame of the
trailer consists of the "H" beam lower extrusion, and the "A"
beam upper extrusion. These parts are joined by welding plates
of high tensile strength aluminum on each side, together forming
a solid beam that runs the length of the trailer body. Other
features include a landing gear and roll-up side doors. The
trailers are used to transport beverage products such as beer,
soft drinks, and bottled water.
The applicable subheading for the beverage delivery trailers
will be 8716.39.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other trailers and semi-trailers
for the transport of goods. The rate of duty will be 3.1 percent
ad valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheading 8716.39.0090, HTS, which
originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a 2.4
percent rate of duty under the United States-Canada Free Trade
Agreement upon compliance with all applicable regulations.
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