The tariff classification of Bicycle Parts: a "Carbolock", a Fork, Frames, and Seatpost from Taiwan
Issued December 6, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8714.91.9000, 8714.91.3000, 8714.99.8000
Headings: 8714
Product description
You submitted literature depicting five bicycle components: “Carbolock” for securing a bicycle headset and bicycle fork. Lightweight high modulus carbon fiber fork. High-strength carbon fiber monocoque frame. High-strength carbon fiber monocoque frame. Lightweight high modulus carbon fiber seatpost.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Carbolock” will be 8714.99.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713: Other: Other…Other. The applicable subheading for the Carbon Fiber Fork will be 8714.91.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713: Other: Frames and forks, and parts thereof: Other. The applicable subheading for the two Monocoque Frames will be 8714.91.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713: Other: Frames and forks, and parts thereof: Frames: Other. The applicable subheading for the Carbon Fiber Seatpost will be 8714.99.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713: Other: Other…Other.
Full text
NY I88519 December 6, 2002 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:101 I88519 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8714.91.3000, 8714.91.9000, 8714.99.8000 Mr. Ming Yong 76 Eagle Drive Bedford, New Hampshire 03110 RE: The tariff classification of Bicycle Parts: a “Carbolock”, a Fork, Frames, and Seatpost from Taiwan Dear Mr. Ming: In your letter dated November 12, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted literature depicting five bicycle components: “Carbolock” for securing a bicycle headset and bicycle fork. Lightweight high modulus carbon fiber fork. High-strength carbon fiber monocoque frame. High-strength carbon fiber monocoque frame. Lightweight high modulus carbon fiber seatpost. The applicable subheading for the “Carbolock” will be 8714.99.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713: Other: Other…Other. The rate of duty will be 10% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the Carbon Fiber Fork will be 8714.91.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713: Other: Frames and forks, and parts thereof: Other. The rate of duty will be Free. The applicable subheading for the two Monocoque Frames will be 8714.91.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713: Other: Frames and forks, and parts thereof: Frames: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.9% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the Carbon Fiber Seatpost will be 8714.99.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713: Other: Other…Other. The rate of duty will be 10% ad valorem. The above duty rates will remain unchanged for the year 2003. 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 646-733-3008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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