CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:415

Hae Jun Kwon
Hyundai Motor Company
231, Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu
Seoul, 06797
South Korea

RE: The tariff classification of plastic automotive body trim pieces from South Korea.

Dear Mr. Kwon:

In your letter dated May 27, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

Images were provided in lieu of samples.

There are four automotive components under consideration described as the “GARNISH ASSY-FENDER UPR, LH,” “GARNISH ASSY-FENDER UPR, RH,” part, “GARNISH ASSY-FR DR SIDE UPR, LH,” and “GARNISH ASSY-FR DR SIDE UPR, RH,” part numbers 877F1-R5500, 877F2-R5500, 877G1-R5500, and 877G2-R5500, respectively. They are designed to be mounted outside the door panel and are intended to enhance the exterior appearance of the vehicle. These plastic parts are chrome-plated and masked in silver color to enhance their visual appeal. We agree that they would be considered plastic fittings of coachwork.

The applicable subheading for these trim pieces will be 3926.30.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “[o]ther articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: [f]ittings for furniture, coachwork or the like: [o]ther.” The column one, general rate of duty is 5.3 percent ad valorem.

Effective April 5, 2025, Executive Orders implemented “Reciprocal Tariffs.” All imported merchandise must be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which the reciprocal tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to the reciprocal tariffs. At this time products from all countries will be subject to an additional 10 percent ad valorem rate of duty. At the time of entry, you must report the Chapter 99 heading applicable to your product classification, i.e., 9903.01.25, in addition to subheading 3926.30.5000, HTSUS, listed above. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided at https://hts.usitc.gov/current.

The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by CBP.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the CBP Regulations (19 CFR 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 Kristopher Burton at [email protected].
Sincerely,

(for)
Steven A. Mack
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division