CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:101 D85189
Mr. Frank M. Murphy
National Technical Advisor
Norman G. Jensen, Inc.,
P.O. Box 8008, 3030 Commerce Drive
Port Huron, MI 48061-1393
RE: The tariff classification of Pintle Hook Frame, Latch
Sub-Assembly, Safety Pin Sub-Assembly from Canada
Dear Mr. Murphy:
In your letter dated November 20, 1998 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
You submitted Product information sheets and blueprints of
the Pintle Hook Frame, Latch Sub-Assembly, and Safety Pin Sub-Assembly.
The Pintle Hook Frame, part number XD-01155-1, is
manufactured of forged iron and is for heavy duty towing. The
consumer could attach this pintle hook to either a trailer or a
vehicle.
The Pintle Hook Latch Assembly, part number XA-627-1, is
manufactured of forged iron and is for heavy duty towing and the
consumer could attach it to either a vehicle or a trailer. The
latch sub-assembly closes to meet the top of the hook once the
drawbar eye is placed over the hook thus preventing the drawbar
from separating from the hook.
The Safety Pin Assembly, part number XA-02721, is a ball
type hitch used in heavy-duty towing applications. A consumer
could attach this hitch to either a truck or trailer. The sub-assembly consists of a metal safety pin-like fastener attached to
a short length of chain. The end of the chain is attached to the
top of the hitch with a threaded fastener. Unlike a common
safety pin this pin does not display a pointed end to facilitate
insertion through materials to be joined together. The safety
pin is inserted through the handle that takes up the slack when
the socket is placed over the ball. The pin passes through the
handle and a tab affixed to the top of the hitch. It is a safety
device that secures the slack adjuster handle and prevents the
socket from loosening when the equipment is in use.
The applicable subheading for the Pintle Hook Frame will be
8716.90.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Trailers and semi-trailers; other
vehicles not mechanically propelled; and parts thereof: Parts:
Other...Other. The rate of duty will be Free.
The applicable subheading for the Pintle Hook Latch Assembly
will be 8716.90.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for Trailers and semi-trailers;
other vehicles not mechanically propelled; and parts thereof:
Parts: Other...Other. The rate of duty will be Free.
The applicable subheading for the Safety Pin Assembly will
be 7318.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws,
screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers...and similar
articles of iron or steel: Other nonthreaded articles (fasteners)
of iron or steel. The rate of duty will be Free.
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
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division