CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MA:101 A85456
Mr. Samuel Zekser, D.E.
SOBEL SHIPPING CO., INC.
170 Broadway
Suite 1501
New York, NY 10038-4184
RE: The tariff classification of automotive parts from Far
Eastern or European countries
Dear Mr. Zekser:
In your letter dated July 1, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of EIS Brake Parts of Berlin,
Connecticut.
The first item [Figure 1] concerned is a Clutch Master
Cylinder (Part #XE150454). It is a piece of gray metal, solid on
one end and with a brass-colored, extended connector on the
other. It has two brass screws attached, a copper fitting on its
side and a white and black, transparent liquid container on top.
The item measures 9" in length X 4" in width (at its widest
point) and 4«" in height.
[Item pictured here]
[Figure 1]
The second item [Figure 2] is a Clutch Slave Cylinder (Part
#XEW155162). It is a piece of black metal, shamrock-shaped on
one end and with a soft, rubber billows coming to a gray, metal
point on the other. It measures 6"L X 3¬"W, at its widest point.
[Item Pictured Here]
[Figure 2]
The applicable subheading for the Clutch Master Cylinder
[Part #XE150454] and the Clutch Slave Cylinder [Part #XEW155162]
will be 8708.93.7500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of . . . :
motor vehicles . . . : Other parts and accessories: Clutches and
parts thereof: For other vehicles: Other. The rate of duty will
be 2.9% ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Robert
DeSoucey at 212-466-5667.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division