CLA-2-87:RR:NC:1:101 B84043
Mr. Raul Campos
TRW Safety Systems Holding Co.
3801 Ursula
McAllen, TX 78503
RE: The tariff classification of an automotive seat belt anchor
from Mexico
Dear Mr. Campos:
In your letter dated February 26, 1997, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The item concerned (shown below) is a rectangular piece of
bent, silver metal with
holes in both the upper and
lower portions of the
piece. One end of the item
is squared, the other is
rounded. It measures 2
4/5"L X 1 11/20"W.
You state that the function of this item, when fastened to
the floor of a vehicle's interior and fitted with a seat belt
sleeve and ratchet, is to support the restraint of the seat belt.
You further state that the shipper of this item is TRW Vehicle
Safety Systems de Mexico of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico (M.I.D. #
MXTRWVEHREY); which is related to the Importer, TRW Safety
Systems, Inc.; and that the item will be imported into the U.S.
through the Port of Pharr, Texas.
The applicable subheading for the seat belt anchor (Part
#32765A) will be 8708.29.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of
. . . motor vehicles . . . : Other parts and accessories of
bodies: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 2.7% 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,
Robert B. Swierupski
Chief, Metals & Machinery Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division