CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:101-880748
Mr. Max Leason
244 Whitmoor Terrace
Silver Spring, MD 20901
RE: The tariff classification of velocipedes from Belgium
Dear Mr. Leason:
In your letter dated November 15, 1992 you requested a
tariff classification ruling. You have submitted descriptive
literature.
The imported merchandise is called velocipedes which are a
single or multi-passenger pedal operated vehicles. The
velocipedes (or pleasure-cycle) are constructed from bicycle parts.
They have a bicycle chain propulsion, reinforced tubular
construction, polyester seating, and bicycle style and/or steel
plate rubber rimed wheels. The literature portrays two four-wheel
vehicles with either three or five seats, a steering wheel, and a
lightweight frame. Depending on model number and style the
estimated weight of the subject velocipedes is between 200 to 500
pounds.
The applicable subheading for the velocipedes will be
8712.00.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other cycles, not motorized. The rate
of duty will be 3.7 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