NY 809031
April 20,1995
CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:809031 101
Raul Campos
TRW Safety Systems Holding Co.
3801 Ursula
McAllen, Tx. 78503
RE: The tariff classification of an Adjuster Assembly for an
Auto Safety Seat Belt from Mexico.
Dear Mr. Campos:
In your letter dated March 31,1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The item concerned is an Adjuster Assembly for an Auto
Safety Seat Belt. It consists of a metal sliding track with a
screw on either end which measures 8 1/8"L X 1 1/8"W X 1 1/8"H
(including screws) and a hard plastic "adjuster" apparatus with
metal screw and operable "catch" which is fitted into and slides
on the metal sliding track; this "adjuster" apparatus and screw
measure 2 3/4"L X 1"W X 2"H.
The applicable subheading for the Adjuster Assembly will be
8708.99.8080, 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: Other: Other. 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