CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 D84682
Mr. Alex Romero Jr.
A.F. Romero Co.
477 Cesar Chavez Boulevard
Calexico, CA 92231
RE: The tariff classification of a steering rotary connector;
the country of origin is not stated.
Dear Mr. Romero:
In your letter dated November 10, 1998, on behalf of
International Components Technology Corporation, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
As indicated by the submitted sample and descriptive
literature, the steering rotary connector (SRC) consists of a
circular plastic housing with an opening in the center for
mounting on a steering column. The rotating center of the base
allows the SRC to turn with the movement of the steering wheel.
Insulated electrical wiring extends from both the front and back
of the SRC. Each of the wires is fitted with a connector. In
operation, the SRC is the conductor through which all of the
electrical signals from the cruise control, turn signal, horn and
air bag sensor pass.
The applicable subheading for the steering rotary connector
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.
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