G84372 G8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a motor vehicle "Slider" from Germany

Issued November 29, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8708.29.5060

Headings: 8708

Product description

You submitted a sample as well as drawings of a motor vehicle "Slider." The item is used to decoratively cover the hole made by the shifter shaft coming through the shift indicator mounted on an automobile's console. You have stated that the imported item is the shaped, complete article. The Slider is made of supported urethane sheet which has nylon ribs molded onto one side. A second part made entirely of nylon will be molded and assembled to this part.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the motor vehicle "Slider" will be 8708.29.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705: Other parts of bodies (including cabs): Other: Other…Other.

Full text

NY G84372 November 29, 2000 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:101 G84372 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708.29.5060 Mr. Charles R. Gelfand Corporate Purchasing Manager May & Schofield 445 E. Van Riper Fowlerville, Michigan 48836 RE: The tariff classification of a motor vehicle "Slider" from Germany Dear Mr. Gelfand: In your letter dated November 15, 2000 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample as well as drawings of a motor vehicle "Slider." The item is used to decoratively cover the hole made by the shifter shaft coming through the shift indicator mounted on an automobile's console. You have stated that the imported item is the shaped, complete article. The Slider is made of supported urethane sheet which has nylon ribs molded onto one side. A second part made entirely of nylon will be molded and assembled to this part. The applicable subheading for the motor vehicle "Slider" will be 8708.29.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705: Other parts of bodies (including cabs): Other: Other…Other. The rate of duty will be 2.5% 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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