CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:101-868745
Mr. J. v. d. Stroom
Tax Department DAF B.V.
KO205001
P.O. Box 90065
5600 PT Eindhoven
Holland
RE: The tariff classification of truck chassis from the United
Kingdom
Dear Mr. v. d. Stroom:
In your letter dated October 25, 1991 you requested a tariff
class- ification ruling. This letter is a follow-up to your request
dated September 12, 1991. You have submitted additional information
and descriptive brochures of the FA 45 series truck chassis (models
C06, C08 and C10).
The 45 series truck chassis are cab-over-engine type chassis that
are powered by a 6-cylinder, 4-stroke, direct injection diesel engine
and a 5-speed gearbox, synchronized on all forward gears. The vehicles
have a completely flat-topped chassis frame. The chassis main frame
members have pre-drilled holes for easy mounting of the body. Other
features include a single dry plate clutch with diaphragm springs, a 4
kW starter motor, a front and rear axle, hydraulic power steering, dual
circuit air-hydraulic brake system, front suspension with single leaf
parabolic type springs with shackled end, rear suspension with double
leaf parabolic type springs with shackled end, a parking handbrake, a
load sensing device on the rear axle, and quartz halogen headlamps.
These truck chassis have the model F210 tilt cab that has a length
of 1.60 m from front of bumper to rear of the cab; and a width of 2.05
m over cab, 2.10 m over mudguards. The cab has a tilting angle of 55
degrees. Other features of this cab include a laminated windscreen,
front bumper with a towing/pushing pin, dual mate seat with individual
seat backs, an adjustable drivers seat, sound insulating material
against the roof, storage facilities, and full instrumentation and
gauges.
The model FA 45 C06 has a total gross vehicle weight of 6,500 kg.
The model FA 45 C08 has a total gross vehicle weight of 7,490 kg.
The model FA 45 C10 has a total gross vehicle weight of 10,000 kg.
The applicable subheading for the FA 45 C06 and FA 45 C08 truck
chassis will be 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), cab chassis, with G.V.W. exceeding 5
metric tons but not exceeding 9 metric tons. The rate of duty will be
4 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the FA 45 C10 truck chassis will be
8704.22.1040, HTS, which provides for motor vehicles for the transport
of goods, other, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston
engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cab chassis, with G.V.W. exceeding 9
metric tons but not exceeding 12 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