CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:101 C83109
Mr. Robert E. Burke
Barnes, Richardson & Colburn
200 East Randolph Drive
Suite 7920
Chicago, IL 60601
RE: The tariff classification of automotive utility vehicles
from Canada
Dear Mr. Burke:
In your letter dated December 30, 1997, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on behalf of Deere & Co.
The items concerned are three models of Gator Utility
Vehicle. They are jeep-like in appearance, but considerably
smaller and less powerful, and are intended for use in hauling or
towing in factories or theme parks or on farms, golf courses,
etc.
The first model is the "4 X 2". It has a 10 hp., 1-cylinder
gasoline-powered engine with a 5.3 gallon fuel tank and will
reach a top speed of 15.5 mph. There are two seats, the
passenger seat has fold-down capability, disk brakes and rack and
pinion steering. The vehicle is 101.6"L X 60"W X 43.6"H, has a
69.5" wheelbase, weighs 879 lbs., has a 22 ft. turning radius,
carries a maximum cargo payload of 500 lbs., and has 10 cubic
feet of storage space.
The second and third models are both the "6 X 4"; it comes
with either an 18 hp., 2-cylinder, gasoline or a diesel engine.
The gasoline-powered model has a 5.3 gallon fuel tank. Both
models have a top speed of 15.5 mph., are equipped with disk
brakes and rack and pinion steering, and have two seats, with the
passenger seat having fold-down capability. The vehicles are
106"L X 60"W X 43.6"H, have a 79" wheelbase, weigh 1057 lbs.,
have a turning radius of 24.8 ft., carry a maximum cargo payload
of 800 lbs., and have 11.2 cubic feet of storage space.
The applicable subheading for all three Gator Utility
Vehicles will be 8709.19.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for Works trucks, self-propelled, not fitted with lifting or handling equipment . . .
for short distance transport of goods . . . : Vehicles: Other:
Operator riding. The rate of duty will be Free.
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
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division