CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:101-868866
Mr. Mark Sommer
1728 S. Catalina Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
RE: The tariff classification of motorcycles and motor scooters
from Taiwan
Dear Mr. Sommer:
In your letter dated November 15, 1991 you requested a
tariff classification ruling regarding motorcycles and motor
scooters. You
have submitted descriptive information.
The Amigo RAX-125 motorcycle is powered by a 123 cc, air-
cooled, 2-stroke, single cylinder engine. This motorcycle
measures 1,980 mm long, 680 mm wide, 1,080 mm high, and weighs
112 kg. Features include a CDI ignition system and a kick type
starter.
The Amigo AT-100 and AT-100RS motor scooters are powered by
a 90.3 cc, air cooled, 2-stroke, single cylinder, gasoline
engine. These scooters measure 1755 mm long, 665 mm wide, 1,040
mm high, and weigh 72 kg. Features include a CDI ignition and an
electric or kick type starter.
The Amigo AT-50S and AT-50WB motor scooters are powered by a
49.26 cc, air-cooled, 2-stroke, single cylinder, gasoline engine.
These scooters measure 1,755 mm long, 655 mm wide, and 1,040 mm
high. The AT-50S weighs 72 kg and the AT-50WB weighs 62 kg.
Features include a CDI ignition and an electric or kick type
starter.
The applicable subheading for the Amigo RAX-125 motorcycle,
and the Amigo AT-100 and AT-100RS motor scooters will be
8711.20.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for motorcycles (including mopeds) and
cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with reciprocating
internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity
exceeding 90 cc but not exceeding 190 cc. The rate of duty will
be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Amigo AT-50S and AT-50WB
motor scooters will be 8711.10.0000, HTS, which provides for
motorcycles (including moped) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary
motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a
cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cc. The rate of duty will be
3.7 percent ad valorem.
Motorcycles and motor scooters may be subject to motor
vehicle safety standards and air emission standards. Before you
import such vehicles it is strongly recommended that you contact
the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (NEF-
32), 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590; and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Manufacturers Operations
Division (EN-340F), 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.
Enclosed for your further information is the booklet "Importing a
Car, U.S. Customs Service."
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
Enclosure: