CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:117 C82543
Ms. Madeline B. Kuflik
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way
Panazip 3B-6
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
RE: The tariff classification and status under the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of batteries from
Mexico; Article 509
Dear Ms. Kuflik:
In your letter dated December 5, 1997 on behalf of
Matsushita Battery Industrial Corporation of America, California
Division (MBIA C.D.), you requested a ruling on the status of
nickel cadmium batteries from Mexico under the NAFTA.
You state that nickel cadmium batteries, classifiable under
HTS subheading 8507.30.80, are produced in Mexico from both
"originating" and "non-originating" components. The "non-originating" components include a separator made of a thin non-woven textile material (HTS heading 5603), plastic pressure
sensitive tape (HTS heading 3919) and nickel plated, chemically
treated, perforated steel sheet. The coated perforated steel
will be imported into Mexico in material lengths, either in
sheets or rolls, without demarcations for cutting (HTS heading
7326).
Each of the non-originating materials used to make the
nickel cadmium batteries has satisfied the changes in tariff
classification required under HTSUSA General Note 12(t)/85.13(A).
The nickel cadmium batteries will be entitled to a Free rate of
duty under the NAFTA upon compliance with all applicable laws,
regulations, and agreements.
This ruling letter is binding only as to the party to whom
it is issued and may be relied on only by that party.
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 Paula
Ilardi (steel sheet) at 212-466-5476 or National Import
Specialist David Curran (batteries) at 212-466-5680.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division