CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:101 C89502
Mr. Daniel J. Smith
5600 W. 36th Place
Wheatridge, CO 80033
RE: The tariff classification of a Mercedes Unimog truck from Belgium.
Dear Mr. Smith:
In your letter dated June 23, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
You state that you are going to import a Mercedes Unimog 404 into the
United States. You have also submitted a drawing of the vehicle. The drawing
depicts a twin cab vehicle which has a truck bed behind the passenger
compartment.
Pursuant to our telephone conversation on June 30, 1998 in which you have
stated that the Gross Vehicle Weight is 6,700 pounds (3.039 metric tons) and
that the engine is of the spark ignition type, we have arrived at the following
classification.
The applicable subheading for the Mercedes Unimog 404 will be 8704.31.0040
, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
motor vehicles for the transport of goods...other, with spark-ignition internal
combustion engine...G.V.W exceeding 2.5 metric tons but not exceeding 5 metric
tons.. The rate of duty will be 25 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 Robert DeSoucey at 212-466-5667.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division