CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:101 J81098
Mr. Floyd Griffith
Allison Corporation
15 Okner Parkway
Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1693
RE: The tariff classification of a Gear Shift Knob, Steering Wheel Spinner, Fuzzy Dice, Dust Brush, and Duster from China
Dear Mr. Griffith:
In your letter dated February 5, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You submitted samples of the following automotive accessories:
Gear Shift Knob, Style #8480 – this item is used as a decorative replacement for automobile standard shift knobs.
Steering Wheel Spinner Knob, Style #8359 – this item is attached to the steering wheel of a motor vehicle. The spinner is designed to assist in turning the steering wheel.
Fuzzy Dice, Style #8414 – are made of polyester material. A string is attached to the dice for hanging and they are a solely a decorative item.
Auto Duster, Style #8970 – is 11 inches long and consists of a black plastic handle bound with a corded mop head. This item’s intended use is to remove dust from a motor vehicle’s surface without scratching or harming the surface.
Dust Brush, Style #8966 – has a wooden handle and natural bristles. Its intended use is “For those Hard To Reach Places” such as, car dash, vents, radio, console, etc. It can also be used for office machines, typewriters, etc.
The applicable subheading for the Gear Shift Knob will be 8708.99.6790, 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 parts for power trains…Other. The rate of duty will be 2.5% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Steering Wheel Spinner Knob 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:…Other. The rate of duty will be 2.5% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Fuzzy Dice will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other made up articles…Other. The rate of duty will be 7% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Auto Duster and the Dust Brush will be 9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Brooms, brushes…mops and feather dusters…: Other: Other…Other. The rate of duty will be 2.8% 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 646-733-3008.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division