The Tariff Classification of A Sunroof Switch and A Headrest Sensor from Japan.Dear Ms. Sicken:

NY I89144 January 14, 2003 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1: 112 I89144 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8533.49.8070; 8536.50.9065 Ms. Christine Sicken Alps Automotive, Inc. 1500 Atlantic Blvd. Auburn Hills, MI 48326 RE: The Tariff Classification of A Sunroof Switch and A Headrest Sensor from Japan. Dear Ms. Sicken: In your letter dated January 9, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The first item, part #25617922, is a single rocker switch. This part is a switch used to open and close a sunroof. The second item, part #16805150, is a headrest sensor. The headrest sensor consists of a resistor attached to electrical wires. This item imparts the essential character of a variable resistor. The applicable subheading for the Sunroof Switch will be 8536.50.9065, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), HTSUSA, which provides for other electrical switches. The rate of duty will be 2.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the Headrest Sensor will be 8533.40.8070 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Other variable resistors... Other... Other: 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 David Curran at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division