CLA-2-88:S:N:N1:106 811968
Mr. Robert Knechtel
Emery Customs Brokers
Peace Bridge Plaza, Suite 215
Buffalo, NY 14213
RE: The tariff classification of overhead storage compartment
visors from England
Dear Mr. Knechtel:
In your letter dated June 5, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling. You submitted a sample of the product, a
video and descriptive literature with your request. Your sample
is being returned as requested.
The article, described by you as an Overhead Stowage Bin
Visor, is a heavy duty plastic frame with nylon netting, which is
intended to be used in overhead storage compartments to prevent
articles from falling from the compartment when the door is
opened. The visor is fitted so that it mates smoothly with the
door's interior, thus permitting both door and visor to be closed
at the same time. On opening the compartment door, however, the
visor door remains closed so that any articles which may have
shifted in flight will be held in the compartment. The
compartment's contents can be viewed through the nylon netting so
that the passenger can see if an article is danger of falling out
when the visor is opened. The visor door is opened in the same
manner as the compartment door.
The applicable subheading for the overhead storage
compartment visor will be 8803.30.0010, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
parts for use in civil aircraft. The rate of duty will be free.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport