The tariff classification of a seat adjuster handle from Germany.
Issued March 20, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3926.30.1000
Headings: 3926
Product description
A diagram and description of the product were provided with your letter. The seat adjuster handle is composed of plastic. The handle, which protrudes from the lower part of an automobile seat, is designed to attach to an adjusting lever. When the handle is pulled up, the lever disengages the seat adjuster, allowing a person to slide the seat forward or back.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the seat adjuster handle will be 3926.30.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, fittings for furniture, coachwork or the like: handles and knobs.
Full text
NY G87906 March 20, 2001 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 G87906 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.30.1000 Mr. Robert J. Resetar Porsche Cars North America, Inc. 900 Hammond Drive, Suite 1000 Atlanta, Georgia 30328 RE: The tariff classification of a seat adjuster handle from Germany. Dear Mr. Resetar: In your letter dated February 27, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A diagram and description of the product were provided with your letter. The seat adjuster handle is composed of plastic. The handle, which protrudes from the lower part of an automobile seat, is designed to attach to an adjusting lever. When the handle is pulled up, the lever disengages the seat adjuster, allowing a person to slide the seat forward or back. The applicable subheading for the seat adjuster handle will be 3926.30.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, fittings for furniture, coachwork or the like: handles and knobs. The rate of duty will be 6.5 percent 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 Joan Mazzola at 212-637-7034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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