CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MA:101 A86880
Mr. Herbert J. Lynch
Sullivan & Lynch, P.C.
156 State Street
Boston, MA 02109-2508
RE: The tariff classification of automotive seat belt dual
receptor assembly from Mexico
Dear Mr. Lynch:
In your letter dated August 22, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of AlliedSignal, Inc.
The item concerned is the Dual Receptor Assembly (Part
#E23998). You state that it consists of an anchor, two one-foot
webbing strips which are sewn back upon each other and two
receptors. The function of the Dual Receptor Assembly is to act
as the receiver (via the receptors) for two seat belt inserts.
The anchor of the Dual Receptor Assembly is intended to be bolted
to the body of a motor vehicle at the center seat integrator.
In addition, you state that the Dual Receptor Assembly will
be manufactured by a wholly-owned subsidiary of AlliedSignal,
Inc. called AlliedSignal Cinturones de Seguridad S.A. de C.V.
located in Juarez, Mexico, that they will be imported into the
U.S. through the Port of El Paso and that they are intended for
sale to the Chrysler Corporation for use as a component (Part
#GP24) in their Voyager and Caravan Minivans.
The applicable subheading for the Dual Receptor Assembly
(Part #E23998) will be 8708.29.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and
accessories of . . . motor vehicles . . . : Other parts and
accessories of bodies: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty
will be 2.9% 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 212-466-5667.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division