CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 853595
Mr. Kevin Smith
General Motors Corporation
3044 West Grand Boulevard
Detroit, Michigan 48202
RE: The tariff classification of speedometer/odometer circuit
board assemblies from Mexico.
Dear Mr. Smith:
In your letter dated June 11, 1990 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Your request covers two types of speedometer/odometer
circuit board assemblies which you refer to as the "quartz
system" type and the "low torque analog" type. A sample of each
type has been provided. Both boards include capacitors,
resistors, diodes, zeners, connectors and odometer IC's. The
quartz system also includes a crystal, a speed logic IC and a
speed driver IC while the low torque analog has a low torque IC.
You indicate that while part numbers and configuration of each
type of assembly will vary, they all perform the following
functions:
1. Read and process speed signal information to determine
vehicle speed.
2. Produce the signals which drive the speedometer air core
gauge.
3. Produce the signals which drive the stepper motor in the
odometer assembly to indicate the total and trip mileage.
The electrical speed signal processed by the circuit board is
created by a magnetic pickup in the vehicle's transmission speed
sensor. The circuit board assembly is programmed to recognize
4,000 pulses as one mile.
The applicable subheading for the speedometer/odometer
circuit board assemblies will be 9029.90.8040, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of
speedometers. The rate of duty will be free.
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