CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:106-801765
Mr. H. Alan Davis
Percy H. Davis Limited
Box 98
Portal, ND 58772
RE: The tariff classification of a cutter-mixer-feeder from
Canada
Dear Mr. Davis:
In your letter dated August 29, 1994 on behalf of Supreme
International, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You
included descriptive literature and a video presentation of the
merchandise.
There are two varieties of cutter-mixer-feeders under
consideration. The tractor-drawn trailer-mounted variety
encompasses models 350, 425, 500, 600 and 700. These model
numbers correspond to the capacity in cubic feet of the
respective models. The other variety of cutter-mixer-feeder is
truck mounted. No specifications on this variety was submitted
with your request.
The tractor-drawn models are powered from the PTO of the
tractor feeding into a heavy duty 90 degree planetary gearbox
which in turn powers the vertical mixing screw of the machine.
These machines can cut roughage to desired lengths ranging from
1.5 to 6 inches. The unobstructed opening at the top facilitates
loading of whole bales, regardless of the type and size. The
center screw lifts rations from the floor upwards into the mixing
tub, allowing materials to fall down along the sides to the
bottom, and then repeats the process, resulting in a thorough
mixing of materials. The mixing tub is tapered with a wide
opening at the top to a narrowing at the bottom. Feeding is done
with a hydraulically operated discharge door which controls both
feed consistency and amount discharged and can be done "on the
run".
The applicable subheading for the tractor-drawn models of
the Supreme cutter-mixer-feeders will be 8436.10.0000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
machinery for preparing animal feeds. The duty rate will be
free. Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to
give a classification ruling on the truck-mounted variety of
cutter-mixer-feeder. Your request for a classification ruling
should include a statement as to whether the truck and machine
are permanently attached and whether the truck chassis is capable
of other functions or operations.
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