The tariff classification of a Kuepper Weisser ACERA 44 and ACERA 22 Road Sweeper from Germany

NY E84061 July 9, 1999 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:101 E84061 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8705.90.0000 Mr. John Wolper Kaerntner Group Inc. P.O. Box 771 Kimberton, Pennsylvania 19442 RE: The tariff classification of a Kuepper Weisser ACERA 44 and ACERA 22 Road Sweeper from Germany Dear Mr. Wolper: In your letter dated June 21, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a technical description brochure of the Kuepper Weisser ACERA 44 and ACERA 22 Road Sweepers. You also state that , as an option, customers may order a small snow plow and/or de-icing material spreader box that enables winter service use of the vehicle. The applicable subheading for the Kuepper Weisser ACERA 44 and ACERA 22 Road Sweepers will be 8705.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods: Other. 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 212-637-7035. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division