Interpretation ID: nht91-3.44

DATE: May 9, 1991

FROM: M. Morino -- Manager, Far East Department, Guy B. Barham Company

TO: Import Specialist, Motor Vehicle Equipment -- U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA

TITLE: Reference: Importer: Wheelmate Products, 13238 Florence Ave, Santa Fe Springs, Ca 90670

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 6-4-91 from Paul Jackson Rice to Masaharu Morino (A37; Std. 211); Also attached to letter dated 11-13-87 from Erika Z. Jones to William J. Maloney; Also attached to letter dated 5-13-87 from Erika Z. Jones to The Honorable William E. Dannemeyer (Std. 211); Also attached to letter dated 3-16-88 from Erika Z. Jones to The Honorable Terry L. Bruce (Std. 211)

TEXT:

We have been requested by Wheelmate Products, to verify with your department that there is currently no Sanctions or Seizures for the following items identified above.

The Bulk Wheel Accessories, Spinners is currently being manufactured in the U.S. To make it feasible, and less expensive, the manufacturer here in the U.S. would like to have this identical product made in Taiwan by Zeta Ltd, 1 Fuhsiung North Rd, Taipei, Taiwan and import these products to the U.S.

We have enclosed photocopy of the Bulk Wheel Accessories and two samples, one chrome and one pink, both 3 bar mount as well as a copy of the binding ruling.

We respectfully request your instructions as to whether these products can be imported into the U.S.

We thank you for your assistance in this matter.

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Photos and descriptions of Bulk Wheel Accessories Spinners and Colored Spinners (Text and photos omitted)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE New York, N.Y.

NY 835326

JAN 11 1989 CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:101 835326 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8708.70.8050 Mr. Robert W. Snyder Attorney at Law Wellington Square-Second Floor 940 West 17th Street Suite F Santa Ana, CA 92706

RE: The tariff classification of a center cap from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Snyder:

In your letter dated December 14, 1988, on behalf of Macklin Industries, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

You have enclosed a sample of the imported product which is a metal spinning center cap (with three spinners) that will be mounted to a wheel. The spinning center cap is used as an ornamental wheel cover for automobiles, trucks and other motor vehicles.

The applicable subheading for the spinning center cap will be 8708.70.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts and accessories of motor vehicle wheels. The rate of duty will be 3.1 percent ad valorem.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport