The tariff classifications of a headlamp housing from China
Issued November 26, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8512.90.6000
Headings: 8512
Product description
The items being considered are Headlamp Housings (Left-Part # 945 231-15; Right-Part # 945 231-16). The Headlamp Housings which you describe in your ruling request as “Lens Covers” are actually housing that fit around the front of an automotive headlamp unit assembly.
Full text
N247777 November 26, 2013 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:101 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8512.90.6000 Barry E. Stark, Corporate Import/Export Manager Hitachi America, Ltd. 50 Prospect Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591-4625 RE: The tariff classifications of a headlamp housing from China Dear Mr. Stark, In your letter dated November 11, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items being considered are Headlamp Housings (Left-Part # 945 231-15; Right-Part # 945 231-16). The Headlamp Housings which you describe in your ruling request as “Lens Covers” are actually housing that fit around the front of an automotive headlamp unit assembly. You state that the Headlamp Housings are constructed of a polycarbonate plastic material, weigh approximately 61 grams and measure approximately 116 millimeters (mm) wide, 100 mm high and 80 mm deep. The applicable classification subheading for the “Headlamp Housing” (Left-Part # 945 231-15 and Right-Part # 945 231-16) is 8512.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electrical lighting or signaling equipment … , of a kind used for … motor vehicles; parts thereof: Parts: Of lighting equipment: Other.” 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://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. All prospective imports of motor vehicle lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment must meet the requirements of 49 C.F.R. 571.108 and 49 U.S.C. 3112(a) which are administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). They can be contacted at 1-888-327-4236 or www.nhtsa.gov. 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 Matthew Sullivan at 646-733-3013. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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