The tariff classification of motor vehicle from Germany

NY G87992 March 14, 2001 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:101 G87992 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708 Mr. Rolf Reich Handelskontor Sachsen Dürerstraße 1 04571 Rötha Germany RE: The tariff classification of motor vehicle from Germany Dear Mr. Reich: In your letter dated February 28, 2001 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a request for information on delivering a pre-owned luxury car from Germany to San Francisco, California. The tariff classification for vehicles for the transport of persons is in the general heading 8708, Harmonized Tariff Code of the United States with a duty rate of 2.5% ad valorem from Germany. As to your request for other administrative information please review the attached booklet, “Importing Or Exporting A Car.” Also, please review the U.S. Customs Internet website: www.customs.treas.gov. For information on California’s motor vehicle regulations you can access their website: www.dmv.ca.gov/vehinfo/vehicles.htm. 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