CLA-2-40:RR:NC:SP:221 D82862
Ms. Kathy Young
DAA Draeximaier Automotive of America LLC
215 Parkway East, Suite 150
P.O. Box 1345
Duncan, SC 29334
RE: The tariff classification of adhesive backed foamed rubber
inserts from Germany.
Dear Ms. Young:
In your letter dated September 23, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The sample submitted with your letter is described as a
rubber insert for an automotive door handle. The insert is a
curved, flat shape, approximately 1/16 inch in thickness, 10 1/2
inches in length, and one inch in width through most of its
length, widening to 2 1/4 inches in width at one end. The shape
has one adhesive surface which is protected with a peel-off paper
backing. The insert is made of cellular neoprene rubber. The
insert is designed to be inserted into a door handle, which is
then attached to the door panel.
You request classification in subheading 8708.29.5060,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of
headings 8701 to 8705. Legal note 2(a) to Section XVII of the
HTS precludes from classification in any of the headings of
chapters 86 through 89 articles made of vulcanized rubber other
than hard rubber which are provided for in heading 4016, HTS.
The applicable subheading for the neoprene automotive door
handle insert will be 4016.10.0000, HTS, which provides for other
articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber: of cellular
rubber. The rate of duty will be 0.8 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 Joan
Mazzola at 212-466-5580.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division