CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 D84422
Ms. Laura Lyons
Alps Electric (North America), Inc.
3553 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95134-1898
RE: The tariff classification of a clockspring and plastic knobs
from Mexico and Japan
Dear Ms. Lyons:
In your letter dated November 4, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
As indicated by the submitted samples, there are two models
of clocksprings in question. A clockspring is a rotating, slip
ring assembly device that transmits electrical signals from the
steering column to the steering wheel for the driver's side air
bag in a motor vehicle. Part ZWAC13003A, which is for use in
Chrysler vehicles, consists of the ring assembly device with a
set of electrical wires extending from the device. Each of the
wires has a connector at one end, and there is a built-in
connector in the ring assembly device. Part ZWAC19004B, which is
for use in Volkswagen vehicles, consists of the ring assembly
without any external wiring. This type includes two built-in
connectors, one of which is in the front of the ring assembly and
the other of which is on the back.
The plastic knobs, which are used to operate the seat and
window switch controls , are varied in shape dependent upon their
individual use.
The applicable subheading for the clockspring designated as
part number ZWAC13003A will be 8544.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ignition
wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles,
aircraft or ships. The general rate of duty will be 5 percent ad
valorem. The applicable subheading for the clockspring
designated as part number ZWAC19004B will be 8536.69.8000, HTS,
which provides for lampholders, plugs and sockets: Other: Other.
The general rate of duty will be 3.2 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the various plastic knobs will
be 8538.90.6000, HTS, which provides for molded parts suitable
for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535,
8536, or 8537. The general rate of duty will be 3.9 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 David
Curran at 212-466-5680.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division