The tariff classification of a "Bow Truss" that is used in the assembly of a Recreational Vehicle from Ontario, Canada
Issued October 15, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8716.90.5060
Headings: 8716
Product description
You submitted a sample as well as a copy of the assembly drawing with parts details and pictures of the Bow Truss assembled into the roof section of a Recreational Vehicle (RV). You indicated that 95% of these trusses are used in the roof assembly of "towable" trailers, while 5% are used in the manufacture of motorized RV's. These trusses are used on roof frames and are sheathed on the bottom so that the frames are hidden from view. The bottom cord of the truss is used to support the ceiling material and the top cord supports the roof sheathing. The trusses are produced in sizes ranging from 60 inches to 192 inches with the majority ranging from 90 inches to 98 inches. The trusses are assembled with precision cut Canadian SPF and gang nail plates imported from the United States.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Bow Truss will be 8716.90.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles not mechanically propelled; and parts thereof: Parts: Other…Other.
Full text
NY E87772 October 15, 1999 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:101 E87772 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8716.90.5060 Mr. Tyler Steele Banks Lumber Co., Inc. Post Office Box 2299 Elkhart, Indiana 46515 RE: The tariff classification of a "Bow Truss" that is used in the assembly of a Recreational Vehicle from Ontario, Canada Dear Mr. Steele: In your letter dated September 8, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample as well as a copy of the assembly drawing with parts details and pictures of the Bow Truss assembled into the roof section of a Recreational Vehicle (RV). You indicated that 95% of these trusses are used in the roof assembly of "towable" trailers, while 5% are used in the manufacture of motorized RV's. These trusses are used on roof frames and are sheathed on the bottom so that the frames are hidden from view. The bottom cord of the truss is used to support the ceiling material and the top cord supports the roof sheathing. The trusses are produced in sizes ranging from 60 inches to 192 inches with the majority ranging from 90 inches to 98 inches. The trusses are assembled with precision cut Canadian SPF and gang nail plates imported from the United States. You state that you believe the Bow Truss would be classified 4418.90.4020 HTS. That is not correct because the Chapter Notes of Chapter 44 - Note 1(l) states that this chapter does not cover the goods of Section XVI or Section XVII. The applicable subheading for the Bow Truss will be 8716.90.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles not mechanically propelled; and parts thereof: Parts: Other…Other. The General rate of duty will be 3.1% 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 212-637-7035. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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