The tariff classification of an automotive cam brakeassembly from Canada

NY C87985 June 4, 1998 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:1:101 C87985 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708.39.5050 Mr. Andrew Doornaert Tower Group International 6730 Middlebelt Road Romulus, MI 48174 RE: The tariff classification of an automotive cam brake assembly from Canada Dear Mr. Doornaert: In your letter dated May 12, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Meritor of Tilbury, Ontario. The item concerned (shown below) is a mostly-steel vehicle brake assembly which includes as it's components a machined brake spider, a brake shoe assembly with mounted brake linings, a camshaft and a bracket assembly. It comes in various models and sizes, all similar in appearance; the sizes range from 15-16.5" in diameter and 4-8 " in width. You state that the item will be imported into the U.S., pre-assembled, through the Port of Detroit, Michigan. The applicable subheading for the Cam Brake Assembly will be 8708.39.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts . . . of motor vehicles . . . : Brakes . . . and parts thereof: Other: For other vehicles: Other . The rate of duty will be 2.6% 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 Director, National Commodity Specialist Division