The tariff classification of an automotive windshield washer reservoir assembly.
Issued October 24, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8424.89.7090
Headings: 8424
Product description
The item in question is an automotive windshield washer reservoir assembly, identified as part number 601159. This windshield washer assembly is designed to aid in the dispersing of windshield washer fluid. The assembly consists of a windshield washer tank (reservoir), a motor-driven windshield washer pump, fluid level switch, hoses, seal and connector. The reservoir assembly does not contain a nozzle, but has the essential character of a complete windshield washer assembly.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the windshield washer reservoir assembly will be 8424.89.7090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders.
Full text
NY R02667 October 24, 2005 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:N1:106 R02667 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8424.89.7090 Mr. Paul B. Sullivan Kautex Inc. 750 Stephenson Highway Troy, MI 48083 RE: The tariff classification of an automotive windshield washer reservoir assembly. Dear Mr. Sullivan: In your letter dated October 10, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question is an automotive windshield washer reservoir assembly, identified as part number 601159. This windshield washer assembly is designed to aid in the dispersing of windshield washer fluid. The assembly consists of a windshield washer tank (reservoir), a motor-driven windshield washer pump, fluid level switch, hoses, seal and connector. The reservoir assembly does not contain a nozzle, but has the essential character of a complete windshield washer assembly. The applicable subheading for the windshield washer reservoir assembly will be 8424.89.7090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders. The general rate of duty will be 1.8 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 Patrick Wholey at 646-733-3013. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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