CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:101-873417
Mr. David A. Eisen
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
One Astor Plaza
1515 Broadway, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10036
RE: The tariff classification of an automobile sunglass holder
from China and/or Taiwan
Dear Mr. Eisen:
In your letter dated April 13, 1992, on behalf of Avon
Products, Inc., New York, NY, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample of the imported product which is
a sunglass holder designed to be solely or principally used in a
motor vehicle. The holder is constructed of rigid plastic and it
measures approximately 6 1/2 inches in length by 3 inches in
width (when in the closed position). The inside of the product
is lined with a felt-like material in order to protect and
prevent scratching of the sunglass lenses. Two semi-circular,
heavy-duty, adhesive patches are affixed to the rear of the
holder so that the product can be secured to any smooth and level
area on the dashboard or door panel. A plastic, spring-type,
closure device is located in the center of the article which,
when depressed, enables the user to easily open and close the
sunglass holder with one finger and without having to remove both
hands from the steering wheel.
The applicable subheading for the automobile sunglass holder
will be 8708.29.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other parts and accessories of
motor vehicle bodies. The rate of duty will be 3.1 percent ad
valorem.
As you requested, the sample is being returned to your
office.
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