NY a85955: The tariff classification of automotive steering parts from Canada.

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                            NY A85955


                         August 19, 1996



CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MA:101 A85955  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8708.99.7360  

Mr. Walter R. Manns
Ford Motor Company
West Park Center
5111 Auto Club Drive
Dearborn, Michigan 48121

RE:  The tariff classification of automotive steering parts from
     Canada.

Dear Mr. Manns:

     You have submitted nine items and engineering drawings and parts
illustrations for classification.  

     Parts:    F1VC-3C633-BA, F33C-3C633-AA, F43C-3C633-AA, F50C-3C633-BA, F5RC-3C633-AA, F5RC-3C633-BA, and F6DC-3C633-BB are inlets
which are fastened to the power steering pump.  These are fittings
which are designed to be used with rubber hose.

     Parts: EDH7-3C633-BB and EOHT-3C633-AB are steel tubing with
fittings.  These tubes run from the steering pump to the reservoir.

     The applicable subheading for all the parts enumerated above will
be 8708.99.7360, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other parts for automotive steering systems. 
The rate of duty will be 2.9 percent.   

     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 212-466-5667.


                                        Sincerely,




                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division