CBP Ruling 816038 — Classification Decision & HTS Analysis

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Primary HTS Code

8708.99.8080

$1139.1M monthly imports

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Federal Register

7 docs

Related notices & rules

Court Cases

6 cases

CIT & Federal Circuit

Ruling Age

30 years

Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data, Federal Register, CourtListener (CIT/CAFC) · As of 2026-04-28 · Updates monthly

Summary

The tariff classification of an automotive receiver hitch from Mexico

Ruling Text

NY 816038 November 9, 1995 CLA-2-87:R:N1:816038 101 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708.99.8080 Mr. Larry Robinette WESTERN QUALITY PRODUCTS 3600 W. Dickinson Blvd. Fort Stockton, TX 79735 RE: The tariff classification of an automotive receiver hitch from Mexico Dear Mr. Robinette: In your letter dated October 3, 1995 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item concerned is a steel goalpost-shaped hitch: the "goal" portion of the hitch consists of two 1/4" brackets (one on either side) with three holes in each; the "post" portion of the hitch consists of 2 «"L X 3/16"W square tubing. You state that the purpose of the item is to allow towing of objects once the hitch is attached to the back frame of a vehicle. The applicable subheading for the receiver hitch will be 8708.99.8080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of . . . motor vehicles . . . : Other parts and accessories: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3% ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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

Federal Register (4)

Trade notices, proposed rules, and final rules related to the tariff codes in this ruling.

Notice2011-17480

2011-07-13

Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished or Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the 2009-2010 Administrative Review of the Antidumping Duty Order and Intent To Rescind Administrative Review, in Part

Effective 2011-07-13

Notice2011-1026

2011-01-19

Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the 2008-2009 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

Effective 2011-01-19

Notice99-29752

1999-11-15

Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China; Final Results of 1997- 1998 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Results of New Shipper Review

Notice of final results of 1997-1998 antidumping duty administrative review and final results of new shipper review of tapered roller bearings and parts thereof, finished and unfinished, from the People's Republic of China.·Effective 1999-11-15

Notice98-30739

1998-11-17

Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China; Final Results of 1996- 1997 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and New Shipper Review and Determination Not To Revoke Order in Part

Notice of final results of 1996-1997 antidumping duty administrative review and new shipper review and notice of determination not to revoke order in part of tapered roller bearings and parts thereof, finished and unfinished, from the People's Republic of China.·Effective 1998-11-17

Court of International Trade & Federal Circuit (2)

CIT and CAFC court opinions related to the tariff classifications in this ruling.

GGB Bearing Tech. (Suzhou) Co. v. United States2017-12-12

12-00386United States Court of International Trade

Power Train Components, Inc. v. United States2013-05-29

Slip Op. 13-67; Court 11-00153United States Court of International Trade