CLA-2 CO:R:C:G 086028 JMH
Mr. T. E. Reimers
Executive Vice President
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
P.O. Box 464
100 Center Square Road
Bridgeport, New Jersey 08014
RE: Cab chassis with G.V.W. exceeding 5 metric tons but not
exceeding 20 metric tons
Dear Mr. Reimers:
This is in response to your November 21, 1989, request for a
classification ruling under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States Annotated (HTSUSA) for the Mitsubishi Fuso cab
chassis model FM557.
FACTS:
The item in question, the Mitsubishi Fuso cab chassis model
FM557, is manufactured in Japan by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
This model is a cab-over-engine cab chassis. It is powered by a
compression-ignition internal combustion engine. The FM557
consists of a complete chassis (i.e., chassis-frame, engine,
transmission, steering gear, axles) that is fitted with a cab.
The FM557 has a G.V.W. of 32,600 lbs (14.8 metric tons).
LAW AND ANALYSIS:
The classification of merchandise under the HTSUSA is
governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI's). GRI 1,
HTSUSA, states in part that "for legal purposes, classification
shall be determined according to the terms of the headings and
any relative section or chapter notes..."
The relevant heading is heading 8704, HTSUSA, which
describes "Motor vehicles for the transport of goods..." This is
supported by Chapter note 4 to Chapter 87, HTSUSA, which states
"Motor chassis fitted with cabs fall in headings 8702 to 8704..."
Within heading 8704, motor vehicles are classified according to
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their metric tonnage. The appropriate classification for the
FM557 is within subheading 8407.22.1060, HTSUSA, as "Motor
vehicles for the transport of goods...G.V.W. exceeding 5 metric
tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons...Cab chassis...G.V.W.
exceeding 12 metric tons but not exceeding 15 metric tons."
HOLDING:
The appropriate classification for the Mitsubishi Fuso cab
chassis model FM557 is within subheading 8407.22.1060, HTSUSA, as
"Motor vehicles for the transport of goods...G.V.W. exceeding 5
metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons...Cab
chassis...G.V.W. exceeding 12 metric tons but not exceeding 15
metric tons."
Sincerely,
John Durant, Director
Commercial Rulings Division