The tariff classification of a motor vehicle accessory from China

N022822 February 12, 2008 CLA-2-87:OT:RR:E:NC:N1:101 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708.99.8180 Troy D. Crago, Import Specialist ATICO International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301-2831 RE: The tariff classification of a motor vehicle accessory from China Dear Mr. Crago, In your letter dated February 4, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item under consideration is the Ice Scraper (Item # A002CA00074) used to clear ice and snow from the windows of a motor vehicle. The ice scraper is 7 ½ inches in length by 5 inches in width, at its widest, and features either a snowflake or penguin motif printed on the blade and handle. The Scraper is constructed of 85% polypropylene and 15% silicon. The applicable classification subheading for the Ice Scraper (Item # A002CA00074) will be 8708.99.8180, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “ … accessories of … motor vehicles … : Other … accessories: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other”. The rate of duty will be 2.5%. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at http://ww.usitc.gov /tata/hts/. 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 Richard Laman at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division