CLA-2-90:RR:NC:1:105 D81055
Mr. Robert J. Resetar
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
980 Hammond Drive, Suite 1000
Atlanta, GA 30328
RE: The tariff classification of an Engine Temperature Sensor from Germany
Dear Mr. Resetar:
In your letter dated July 31, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The engine temperature sensor is a threaded part that screws into the inlet
tube of the water pump of an automobile. It functions by continuously
monitoring the temperature of the coolant fluid and feeding this information to
the on-board engine diagnostics system (OBD). The OBD uses this information to
perform other subroutines within the engine such as air/fuel mixture, etc.
From your description, our understanding is that the temperature could be
indicated to a viewer by simply attaching its output leads to a display device.
The applicable subheading for the engine temperature sensor will be
9025.19.8080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for thermometers, not combined with other instruments, nor liquid
filled. The rate of duty will be 2.4 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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A copy of this 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 this ruling, contact National
Import Specialist James Sheridan at (212) 466-5669.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division