CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:101-856444
Mr. David J. Washburn
General Manufacturing of Utah, Inc.
1635 S. State Street
Orem, Ut 84058
RE: The tariff classification of cab chassis from Italy
Dear Mr Washburn:
In your letter dated September 15, 1990 you requested a tariff
classification ruling. Your firm plans to import approximately 20
cab-chassis units. The three models to be imported are the Iveco
EuroTurbo 12-14, 15-14 and 18-14. You have submitted descriptive
literature.
The EuroTurbo 12-14 is a four-wheel, cab-over-engine model
that is powered by a 6 cylinder turbodiesel engine. This cab
chassis features a 5-speed manual synchro transmission, single
disc dry plate clutch, power steering, service brake and a
parking brake. The overall length (std) is 221.9 inches, width
is 79.6 inches, height is 92.5 inches (unloaded) and gross
vehicle weight is 12,150 pounds.
The EuroTurbo 15-14 is a four wheel, cab-over-engine model
that is powered by a 6 cylinder turbo charged diesel engine.
This cab chassis features a 5-speed manual synchro transmission,
single disc dry plate clutch, power steering, service brake and a
parking brake. The overall length (std) is 257.1 inches, width
is 79.6 inches, height is 92.5 inches (unloaded) and gross
vehicle weight is 14,800 pounds.
The EuroTurbo 18-14 is a four wheel, cab-over-engine model that is
powered by a diesel engine. This cab chassis features a 5-speed manual
synchro transmission, single disc dry plate clutch, power steering,
service brake and a parking brake. The overall length is 254.6 inches
(std), width is 79.6 inches, height is 93 inches (unloaded) and gross
vehicle weight is 17,800 pounds.
After importation your company plans to utilize the imported
cab chassis to manufacture underground mining equipment.
The applicable subheading for the models 12-14, 15-14 and 18-14
Iveco EuroTurbo cab chassis will 8704.22.1020, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for motor vehicles
for the transport of goods: other, with compression ignition internal
combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel): G.V.W. exceeding 5
metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons: Cab Chassis, G.V.W.
exceeding 5 metric tons but not exceeding 9 metric tons. The rate of
duty will be 4 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