CBP Proposes to Revise Rulings on Auto Components, Other Items

The following proposed revocations and modifications of U.S. Customs and Border Protection rulings are included in the June 24, 2026, Customs Bulletin and Decisions. Comments on these proposed changes are due by July 24.

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– Ruling HQ 957575 would be revoked to reclassify electric window regulators for automobiles as electric motors under HTSUS 8504.10.40 (2.8 percent duty) instead of as motor vehicle parts and accessories under HTSUS 8708.29.50.

– Rulings NY N023537 and NY R04119 would be revoked to reclassify two jigs used to guide a router to create dovetail joints in wood as tool holders under HTSUS 8466.10.01 (3.9 percent duty) rather than as other articles of iron or steel under HTSUS 7326.90.8587 (2.9 percent duty).

– Ruling NY N224420 would be modified to reclassify an accessory kit for woodworking jigs as a tool holder under HTSUS 8466.10.01 (3.9 percent duty) rather than as a tool part under HTSUS 8207.70.3040 (5 percent duty).

– Ruling NY H89467 would be modified to reclassify a steering cowl (a plastic cover for part of the steering wheel) as an article of plastic under HTSUS 3926.30.50 (5.3 percent duty) rather than as a motor vehicle part under HTSUS 8708.99.7360 (2.5 percent duty).

– Ruling HQ 952233 would be revoked to reclassify car floor pads or mats as parts of automotive bodies under HTSUS 8708.29.51 (2.5 percent duty) rather than as motor vehicle parts under HTSUS 8708.99.5085.