CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:101 J80111

Ms. Patty Sgro
Kuehne & Nagel, Inc.
25810 Northline Commerce Drive
Taylor, Michigan 48180

RE: The tariff classification of a Spring Shackle Bracket from China

Dear Ms. Sgro:

In your letter dated January 7, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client General Products Corporation.

You submitted a sample of a Spring Shackle Bracket – Part Number F81A-5785-HC. The brackets are made of cast iron. General Products Corporation states that the part will be used on the rear spring shackle (part of the suspension) of a Ford truck.

The applicable subheading for the Spring Shackle Bracket will be 8708.99.5200, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705: Other parts and accessories: Other: Other: of cast iron. The rate of duty will be Free.

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 Robert DeSoucey at 646-733-3008.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division