A84976 A8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of an automotive sensor housing from China

Issued July 16, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8708.99.8080

Headings: 8708

Product description

The item concerned is an aluminum sensor housing used in gasoline tank trucks.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the sensor housing will be 8708.99.8080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of .

Full text

NY A84976 July 16, 1996 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MA:101 A84976 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708.99.8080 Mr. Paul F. Heiss INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTING CO., INC. 6310 N. Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53217 RE: The tariff classification of an automotive sensor housing from China Dear Mr. Heiss: In your letter dated April 26, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item concerned is an aluminum sensor housing used in gasoline tank trucks. You state that the sensor "senses" when the gasoline tank truck is full and its purpose is to prevent overfilling and spilling; the sensor housing, itself, holds the sensor and related electronic components. You further state that the entire unit (sensor housing, sensor, related electronic components, etc.) is replaceable. The applicable subheading for the sensor housing will be 8708.99.8080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of . . . motor vehicles . . . : Other parts and accessories: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 2.9% 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, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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