CLA-2-87:OT:RR:NC:N2:206
Penny Peng
Pan American Automotive Parts Trading LLC.
51331 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, MI 48393
RE: The tariff classification of automotive frame components from Mexico
Dear Ms. Peng:
In your letter dated November 1, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The articles under consideration are steel components of automotive frame pillars made by stamping, spot
welding, and hemming. Part numbers: 30010142591 and 30010142581 are SASH-RR DOOR, C-PILLAR
RH/LH, used in the C pillar of the vehicle door. Part numbers: 30010142631 and 30010142621 are
SASH-RR DOOR, B-PILLAR RH/LH, used in the high end of the B pillar of the vehicle rear door. Part
numbers: 30010126791 and 30010126801 are SASH-FR DOOR, B-PILLAR LH/RH, used in the B pillar of
the vehicle front door. Part numbers: 30010142571 and 30010142561 are SASH-RR DOOR, B-PILLAR
LH/RH, used in the low end of the B pillar of the vehicle rear door. Part numbers: 30010126691 and
30010126701 are SASH-FR DOOR, A-PILLAR LH/RH, which are used in the A pillar of the vehicle front
door.
The applicable subheading for the steel components, Part Numbers 30010142591, 30010142581,
30010142631, 30010142621, 30010126791, 30010126801, 30010142571, 30010142561, 30010126691, and
30010126701, will be 8708.29.5110, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which
provides for “Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705: Other parts and
accessories of bodies (including cabs): Other: Other: Stampings.” The general rate of duty will be 2.5 percent
ad valorem.
Effective May 3, 2025, Presidential proclamation 10908 imposed additional tariffs on certain automobile
parts. Additional duties on automobile parts of 25 percent are reflected in Chapter 99, heading 9903.94.05, as
provided in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter. At the time of entry, you must report the
Chapter 99 heading applicable to your product classification, i.e. 9903.94.05, in addition to subheading
8708.29.5110. HTSUS, listed above. Articles that are eligible for special tariff treatment under the United
States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), other than automobile knock-down kits or parts compilations;
or are not parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover vehicles, minivans or cargo
vans) and light trucks, will not be subject to the additional ad valorem duties provided for in heading
9903.94.05. If your product is entered duty free as originating under the USMCA, you must report heading
9903.94.06, HTSUS, in addition to subheading 8708.29.5110, HTSUS , listed above.
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 of Mexico are not
subject to reciprocal tariffs. At the time of entry, you must report the Chapter 99 heading applicable to your
product classification, i.e. 9903.01.27, in addition to subheading 8708.29.5110, HTSUS, listed above.
The tariffs and additional duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. 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/.
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 Customs and Border Protection
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, please contact
National Import Specialist Liana Alvarez at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)
Deborah Marinucci
Designated Official Performing the Duties of the Division Director
National Commodity Specialist Division