NY 851829
APR 25 1990
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:110 851829
Mr. Dennis Heck
23610 Telo Avenue
Torrance, California 90505
RE: The tariff classification of slip printers from Japan.
Dear Mr. Heck:
In your letter dated April 20, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration is slip printers, known
as terminal module (TM) printers. The printers incorporate a
base which enable them to be placed on a desk or table, and are
designed to be used with point of sale terminals. These slip
printers contain a replaceable cassette ribbon, and are capable
of two-color printing on up to 3-Ply paper. The terminal module
(TM) printers feature various other options which include
printing in three-character sizes, and a built-in cutter so
narrow receipts and tickets can be issued in various length
sizes. The terminal module printers are also capable of
producing tickets or receipts in many format settings. These slip
printers can also be used as a ticket vendor or kitchen printer.
Some printers contain a switchable serial/parallel interface
which allow them to be connected to a variety of other devices.
The applicable subheading for the terminal module (TM) slip
printers will be 8472.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other office machines.
The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport