CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:105 864791
Mr. Robert Noell
Cain Customs Brokers Incorporated
421 Texano, P.O. Box 150
Hidalgo, TX 78557
RE: The tariff classification of air conditioning hoses from
Mexico.
Dear Mr. Noell:
In your letter dated June 26, 1991 on behalf of S & H
Fabricating and Engineering, Inc. you requested a tariff
classification ruling. Submitted samples will be returned as
requested.
The two air conditioning hoses consist principally of
aluminum piping, bent to fit around the auto engine, with steel
fittings attached to them. A portion of flexible rubber tubing
is permanently attached to one of the hoses. Part of the
aluminum tubing is sheathed with plastic or rubber. The hoses
are used to convey freon, either liquid or gas, between the
compressor, condensor and evaporator in automobile air
conditioning systems. The samples have been made up into
identifiable parts of automotive air conditioners.
The applicable subheading for the air conditioning hoses
will be 8415.90.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for parts of automotive air
conditioners. The rate of duty will be 2.2 percent ad valorem.
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