The tariff classification of special-purpose trucks from the Czech Republic
Issued September 12, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8705.30.0000, 8705.90.0000
Headings: 8705
Product description
The tariff classification of special-purpose trucks from the Czech Republic
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Fire Fighting/Rescue Truck will be 8705.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Special purpose motor vehicles .
Full text
NY A86867 September 12, 1996 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MA:101 A86867 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8705.30.0000; 8705.90.0000 Ms. Cindy Sherman Operations Manager Fritz Companies, Inc. 5011 Jewel Lake Rd., #B400 Anchorage, AK 99502-1034 RE: The tariff classification of special-purpose trucks from the Czech Republic Dear Ms. Sherman: In your letter dated August 21, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of both Independent Lift Truck of Alaska and All Terrain Truck & Equipment of Anchorage, Alaska. The five items concerned are various types of trucks: Fire fighting/Rescue Truck Wrecker/Tow Truck (pictured below) Snow Plow/Sweeper Truck Tipper Truck Excavator/Digger Truck [Wrecker/Tow Truck] You state that all the trucks are "Tatra" trucks manufactured by Tatra, A.S. of Koprivnice, Czech Republic and that they will be imported into the U.S. primarily through the Port of Anchorage, Alaska. The applicable subheading for the Fire Fighting/Rescue Truck will be 8705.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Special purpose motor vehicles . . . fire fighting vehicles . . . : Fire fighting vehicles. The rate of duty will be 2.2% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the Wrecker/Tow Truck, Snow Plow/Sweeper Truck, Tipper Truck and Excavator/Digger Truck will be 8705.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Special purpose motor vehicles . . . wreckers . . . road sweepers . . . : Other. The rate of duty will be 2.2% 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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