CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104 803585
Mr. James Peter Benson
Rynker Ribbon Xchange Inc.
7550 River Road - Unit 14
Tilbury Industrial Park
Delta, B.C. V4G 1C8
Canada
RE: The tariff classification of a ribbon re-inking machine from
Canada
Dear Mr. Benson:
In your letter dated October 27, 1994, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The Rynker is a re-inking machine designed to re-ink
computer printer and cash register ribbons that are made of nylon
fabric. The machine is principally used by operators of
recycling programs. The unit weighs 50 lbs. and its dimensions
are 24" X 24" X 12". It has a one color capacity. Features
include variable inkflow control, two inch ribbon width,
capability of re-inking up to 30 ribbons per hour (spool or
cartridge), and variable speed control (0 - 150 L.F.P.M.).
The applicable tariff provision for the Rynker ribbon re-
inking machine will be 8451.80.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for
Machinery (other than machines of heading 8450) for washing,
cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing (including fusing
presses), bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or
impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles
and machines for applying the paste to the base fabric or other
support used in the manufacture of floor coverings such as
linoleum; machines for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or
pinking textile fabrics; parts thereof: Other machinery. The
general rate of duty will be 5.1 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 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