CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 C89547
Ms. Tamra Nelson
Mazda North American Operations
7755 Irvine Center Drive
PO Box 19734
Irvine, CA 92623-9734
RE: The tariff classification of an "Extractor Chamber"
Dear Ms. Nelson:
In your letter dated June 17, 1998 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The item in question is identified as an "Extractor Chamber", part number
T001-51-940C. The chamber consists of a plastic profile shape with various
cutouts for air to pass through, two metal mounting screws, a foam molding
strip, rubber ventilation air "flaps", and two plastic fasteners. The part is
designed solely for use in the Mazda Millenia passenger vehicle to allow air
pressure within the trunk compartment to be released when closing the trunk lid.
The chamber functions as a one-way valve, permitting air to escape from the
trunk compartment, while preventing air and moisture from entering.
The applicable subheading for the extractor chamber will be 8481.30.9000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for
other check valves. The rate of duty will be 3.3 percent 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 Kenneth T. Brock at 212-466-5493.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division