G81158 G8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a motorcycle "Loobman" from the United Kingdom

Issued August 28, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8714.19.0060

Headings: 8714

Product description

You submitted a sample of a motorcycle "Loobman". It is fitted to a motorcycle to provide a lubrication source for the chain. The Loobman kit consists of a plastic bottle, plastic tubing, and plastic mounting hardware. The rider apparently squeezes the bottle to force lubricating fluid from the bottle to the delivery tube and onto the motorcycle chain.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the "Loobman" will be 8714.19.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of the vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713: Of motorcycles: Other…Other.

Full text

NY G81158 August 28, 2000 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:101 G81158 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8714.19.0060 Mr. Christopher D. Eckert Cycles4sale.com 22 Camille Lane Canton, CT 06019-2040 RE: The tariff classification of a motorcycle "Loobman" from the United Kingdom Dear Mr. Eckert: In your undated letter you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample of a motorcycle "Loobman". It is fitted to a motorcycle to provide a lubrication source for the chain. The Loobman kit consists of a plastic bottle, plastic tubing, and plastic mounting hardware. The rider apparently squeezes the bottle to force lubricating fluid from the bottle to the delivery tube and onto the motorcycle chain. The applicable subheading for the "Loobman" will be 8714.19.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of the vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713: Of motorcycles: Other…Other. The rate of duty will be Free. 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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