CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:101-879502
Mr. Haydar K. Hassan
Amir Investment Inc.
P.O. Box 901
Butler, PA 16003-0901
RE: The tariff classification of a motor vehicle seat belt
accessory from England
Dear Mr. Hassan:
In your letter dated October 15, 1992 you requested a tariff
classif- ication ruling. You have submitted a sample of the
imported article which is called the "Klunk-klip."
The "Klunk-klip" is a motor vehicle seat belt comfort
control device that is made of plastic. The device can be used
on most cars fitted with automatic (self retracting) seat belts.
The "Klunk-klip" is designed to provide a comfort adjustment
which was previously only possible with static type seat belts.
Its function is to relieve the discomfort of the automatic seat
belt pressing against the neck or chest of the motor vehicle
driver and/or front seat passenger.
The "Klunk-klip" measures approximately 5 1/4 inches long.
At its top is a hook portion that fits over the anchor bolt on
the door pillar; at its bottom is a plastic wedge portion. The
wedge portion is a restraining clip. After the seat belt is
installed through the "Klunk-klip", the wedge portion locks the
seat belt in a comfortable position.
The applicable subheading for the "Klunk-klip" 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.
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