The tariff classification of plastic overlays from Canada
Issued May 29, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4911.99.8000
Headings: 4911
Product description
The items under consideration are two (2) Lexan overlays used in motor vehicles to visually indicate a function or malfunction. The first overlay, model S53-1109 is, as stated in your Ruling Request, used only in trucks. The overlay consists of two parts. The first part measures approximately 3 ¼ inches in length and 1 ½ inches in height. It contains seven (7) lexicons which appear when illuminated from behind. The second part measures 1 ½ inches in length and 1 ¼ inches at its highest point. It contains the words, “Right Side”. The second overlay, model U53-1008 is, as stated in your Ruling Request, used only in trucks. The overlay consists of matte velvet polycarbonate that has been silk screened and stenciled with black and white ink. The overlay is designed to fit onto a heating/air-conditioning control instrumentation panel found in the cab of a truck. The overlay measures approximately 4 ¾ inches in length and 2 ½ inches in height. The wording is in both English and Spanish.
Full text
N026908 May 29, 2008 CLA-2-49:OT:RR:NC:N2:234 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4911.99.8000 Dale Moyles, Customs Analyst Ampco Manufacturers Inc. #101-9 Burbidge Street Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 7B2 CANADA RE: The tariff classification of plastic overlays from Canada Dear Mr. Moyles, In your letter dated April 23, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items under consideration are two (2) Lexan overlays used in motor vehicles to visually indicate a function or malfunction. The first overlay, model S53-1109 is, as stated in your Ruling Request, used only in trucks. The overlay consists of two parts. The first part measures approximately 3 ¼ inches in length and 1 ½ inches in height. It contains seven (7) lexicons which appear when illuminated from behind. The second part measures 1 ½ inches in length and 1 ¼ inches at its highest point. It contains the words, “Right Side”. The second overlay, model U53-1008 is, as stated in your Ruling Request, used only in trucks. The overlay consists of matte velvet polycarbonate that has been silk screened and stenciled with black and white ink. The overlay is designed to fit onto a heating/air-conditioning control instrumentation panel found in the cab of a truck. The overlay measures approximately 4 ¾ inches in length and 2 ½ inches in height. The wording is in both English and Spanish. The applicable classification subheading for the overlay models S53-1109 and U53-1008 will be 4911.99.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other (non-enumerated) printed matter. The general rate of duty will be Free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at http://ww.usitc.gov /tata/hts/. 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 Patricia Wilson at 646-733-3037 Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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