Nov. 11 CBP Bulletin Proposes to Modify Vehicle Lifts Rulings
In the Nov. 11 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 54, No. 44), CBP published notices that propose to modify rulings and similar treatment for vehicle lifts.
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Comments on Proposals Due Dec. 11
CBP said consideration will be given to any written comments received by Dec. 11 before taking these actions. In addition, any party that has received a ruling or decision on the merchandise that is subject to the proposed revocations or modifications, or any party involved with a substantially identical transaction, should advise CBP by the date that written comments on the proposed ruling are due. (An importer's failure to advise CBP of such rulings, decisions or substantially identical transactions may raise issues of reasonable care on the part of the importer or its agents for importations subsequent to the effective date of the final decision in this notice.)
Proposals
CBP is proposing to revoke or modify the rulings below, and any rulings on these products that may exist but have not been specifically identified. CBP is also proposing to revoke any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions.
Vehicle Lifts
| Item: Two-post vehicle lifts |
| Current: 8425.41.0000, Free, “Built-in jacking systems of a type used in garages.” |
| Proposed: 8428.90.01, Free, “Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics): Other machinery.” |
| Reason: The lifts are not hoists because they use platforms or arms to lift the weight of the cargo rather than pulling a load using ropework or chains and a hook. CBP also has a longstanding practice of classifying vehicle lifts under heading 8428, it said. |
| Proposed for revocation: NY N008193, dated April 5, 2007 |
| Proposed new ruling: HQ H312164 |