CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:812393 101
Ms. Kathryn Blanton
Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc.
135 Interstate Blvd.
Building 2, Suite 5
Greenville, SC 29615
RE: The tariff classification of an automotive aluminum shield
from Germany
Dear Ms. Blanton:
In your letter dated June 21, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The item concerned is a formed piece of silver aluminum,
dimpled on one side, measuring 1'4 3/5"L X 6 7/10"W. You state
that the purpose of this item is to serve as a "thermal
protector" to shield plastic automobile bumpers from the heat of
adjacent exhaust pipes.
The applicable subheading for the aluminum shield will be
8708.29.5010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of . . . motor
vehicles . . . : Other parts and accessories of bodies (including
cabs): Other: Other: Stampings. The rate of duty will be 3% 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