The tariff classification of an automotive part from an unspecified country
Issued February 23, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8708.29.5060
Headings: 8708
Product description
The item under consideration is the Tailgate Handle Assembly (Part # 74810-SZA-A01ZA); it consists of a two-piece, propeller-shaped, injection-molded, color-coded, plastic door handle with an integrated push-button switch. A wiring harness with connectors is attached to the switch. Also included in the assembly are a plastic garnish and a plastic clip which are used in the installation of the handle. The push-button switch is installed in the forward facing portion of the handle and serves to activate the tailgate latch (i.e., release the tailgate latch from its striker) only when the tailgate latch is unlocked. In operation, the user reaches through the opening between the mounted handle and the tailgate to access the forward facing side of the handle and pushes the button to release the latch. The rear tailgate pops open slightly and the user then pulls up on the handle to open the tailgate completely in order to access the rear cargo area of the vehicle. The switch performs no other function than as described above.
Full text
N050682 February 23, 2009 CLA-2-87:OT:RR:NC:N1:101 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708.29.5060 James MacNeill, Senior Classification Analyst American Honda Motors Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 RE: The tariff classification of an automotive part from an unspecified country Dear Mr. MacNeill, In your letter received on February 3, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item under consideration is the Tailgate Handle Assembly (Part # 74810-SZA-A01ZA); it consists of a two-piece, propeller-shaped, injection-molded, color-coded, plastic door handle with an integrated push-button switch. A wiring harness with connectors is attached to the switch. Also included in the assembly are a plastic garnish and a plastic clip which are used in the installation of the handle. The push-button switch is installed in the forward facing portion of the handle and serves to activate the tailgate latch (i.e., release the tailgate latch from its striker) only when the tailgate latch is unlocked. In operation, the user reaches through the opening between the mounted handle and the tailgate to access the forward facing side of the handle and pushes the button to release the latch. The rear tailgate pops open slightly and the user then pulls up on the handle to open the tailgate completely in order to access the rear cargo area of the vehicle. The switch performs no other function than as described above. The applicable classification subheading for the Tailgate Handle Assembly (Part # 74810-SZA-A01ZA), will be 8708.29.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Parts … of … motor vehicles … : Other parts … of bodies … : Other: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be 2.5%. 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 Richard Laman at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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