The tariff classification of tire studs from Germany
Active· CBP ruling HQ 870148· Issued 1992-01-16
Ruling text
NY 870148
January 16, 1992
CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:101-870148
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 8708.99.5085
Mr. Edward M. Jones
Edward M. Jones & Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 68575
Seattle, WA 98188
RE: The tariff classification of tire studs from Germany
Dear Mr. Jones:
In your letter dated December 23, 1991 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The item to be classified is a tire stud for use in snow
tires. The studs are made from tungsten carbide and are conical
in shape. The body of a tire stud is made in two different ways;
the sinter process and by cold heading. They are assembled in
two ways: by press fitting and brazing. They are designed to fit
all passenger car tires although some larger special type studs
are sold for very limited applications such as rubber tracks,
rubber chocks, earthmover tires used in open pit mines, etc.
The applicable subheading for the tire studs will be
8708.99.5085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other parts and accessories for motor
vehicles of Headings 8701 to 8705. 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
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