The tariff classification of a Chassis Cross Member from Germany

NY D85395 December 8, 1998 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:101 D85395 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708.99.8080 Mr. Robert J. Resetar Porsche Cars North America Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30328 RE: The tariff classification of a Chassis Cross Member from Germany Dear Mr. Resetar: In your letter dated November 23, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a diagram of the Chassis Cross Member from your parts microfiche system. The Chassis Cross Member is made of forged steel. It mounts to the front underside of an automobile unibody. The Cross Member serves to add rigidity to the vehicle body as well as a mounting structure for various suspension and steering components. The applicable subheading for the Chassis Cross Member will be 8708.99.8080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705: Other parts and accessories: Other: Other: Other: Other...Other. The rate of duty will be 2.6%. 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 212-466-4667. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division