CLA-2-87:RR:NC:1:101 B84045
Mr. Raul Campos
TRW Safety Systems Holding Co.
3801 Ursula
McAllen, TX 78503
RE: The tariff classification of an automotive seat belt pawl
lock from Mexico
Dear Mr. Campos:
In your letter dated February 26, 1997, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The item concerned (shown below) is a platform-shaped piece
of zinc plate with gold chromate coating. It has one off-center
hole at its bottom,
jagged edges on its
side and measures 2
33/40"W X 1 "H.
You state that the function of this item, when coupled with
the seat belt sleeve and ratchet, is to lock the seat belt when
restraint is applied. You further state that the shipper of this
item is TRW Vehicle Safety Systems de Mexico of Reynosa,
Tamaulipas, Mexico (M.I.D. # MXTRWVEHREY); which is related to
the Importer, TRW Safety Systems, Inc. (I.R.S. #34-1758354MC);
and that the item will be imported into the U.S. through the Port
of Pharr, Texas.
The applicable subheading for the seat belt pawl lock 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 2.7% 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,
Robert B. Swierupski
Chief, Metals & Machinery Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division