The tariff classification of electrically motorized bicycles from China

NY R02524 September 7, 2005 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:N1:101 R02524 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8711.90.0000 Mr. Lennard Attard M-Viron 84 High Street Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL 50 1EG United Kingdom RE: The tariff classification of electrically motorized bicycles from China Dear Mr. Attard: In your letter dated September 2, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise consists of five models of bicycles that contain electric motors that assist in their operation. The models are: Model Urbancruiser UM50 Model Urban MTB UM 40 Suburban UM 80 Urbanglider UM33 Urbanterrain UM 22 The applicable subheading for the motorized bicycles will be 8711.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: 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 646-733-3008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division