Aluminium layered oil coolers classification: prefer plate type heat exchanger heading over motor vehicle parts, resulting in reclassification.

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....Classification dispute over aluminium layered oil coolers turns on tariff scope and essential character: the units function solely as plate type heat exchangers transferring heat between oil and coolant and do not perform vehicle propulsion, transmission, steering, braking or structural functions. Applying GRI 1 and GRI 3(a), and Section XVII explanatory notes, the goods are specifically described by the subheading for plate type heat exchange units and are excluded from Chapter 87 motor vehicle parts. Consequently, the goods are classifiable under Customs Tariff Sub heading 8419.50.92 as plate type heat exchange units.....