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HQ 087070


May 15, 1990

CLA-2 CO:R:C:G 087070 JMH

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 8704.22.1060

Mr. T. E. Reimers
Executive Vice President
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
P.O. Box 464
100 Center Square Road
Bridgeport, New Jersey 08014

RE: Modification of Headquarters Ruling Letter 086028, dated February 23, 1990; correction of typographical error; cab chassis with G.V.W. exceeding 5 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons

Dear Mr. Reimers:

This letter modifies Headquarters Ruling Letter 086028 ("HQ 086028"), dated February 23, 1990. HQ 086028 concerned the classification of the Mitsubishi Fuso cab chassis model FM557 under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated ("HTSUSA"). Numbers in the classification of the cab chassis were transposed on page two. The remainder of the ruling is unchanged.

FACTS:

The item in question, the Mitsubishi Fuso cab chassis model FM557, is manufactured in Japan by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. This model is a cab-over-engine cab chassis. It is powered by a compression-ignition internal combustion engine. The FM557 consists of a complete chassis (i.e., chassis-frame, engine, transmission, steering gear, axles) that is fitted with a cab. The FM557 has a G.V.W. of 32,600 lbs (14.8 metric tons).

LAW AND ANALYSIS:

The classification of merchandise under the HTSUSA is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI's). GRI 1, HTSUSA, states in part that "for legal purposes, classification shall be determined according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes..."

The relevant heading is heading 8704, HTSUSA, which describes "Motor vehicles for the transport of goods..." This is supported by Chapter note 4 to Chapter 87, HTSUSA, which states "Motor chassis fitted with cabs fall in headings 8702 to 8704..." Within heading 8704, motor vehicles are classified according to their metric tonnage. The appropriate classification for the FM557 is within subheading 8704.22.1060, HTSUSA, as "Motor vehicles for the transport of goods...G.V.W. exceeding 5 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons...Cab chassis...G.V.W. exceeding 12 metric tons but not exceeding 15 metric tons."

HOLDING:

The appropriate classification for the Mitsubishi Fuso cab chassis model FM557 is within subheading 8704.22.1060, HTSUSA, as "Motor vehicles for the transport of goods...G.V.W. exceeding 5 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons...Cab chassis...G.V.W. exceeding 12 metric tons but not exceeding 15 metric tons."

Sincerely,

John Durant, Director
Commercial Rulings Division

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