CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104 808147
Ms. Karen Yoh-Shih
Teledyne Specialty Equipment
250 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, Ohio 43085-2323
RE: The tariff classification of a load weighing system from New
Zealand.
Dear Ms. Yoh-Shih:
In your letter dated March 10, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample and brochure for the Loadrite
LR810 Load Weighing System, a microprocessor based weighing
system designed to be connected to the hydraulic lifting system
on front end loaders, forklifts, log loaders, container handlers
and similar machines. The load in the bucket or forks can be
accurately weighed by measuring the hydraulic pressure required
to raise the load. This pressure is measured by electronic
transducers, the output signals of which are converted into a
digital weight reading on the Loadrite console. In addition to
the console, the LR810 includes the transducers and the
electrical cables which connect them to the console. The sample
has been returned.
The weight data can be printed, stored or transferred to a
computer. Brochures have been provided for the LP750 Dot Matrix
Printer and the LD640 Data Capture System. The LR810 Load
Weighing System may be imported with the LP750 or with the LD640
or with both units. The printer and data capture system may also
be separately imported.
The LP750 Dot Matrix Printer is described as a direct plug-
in accessory for the LR810 weighing system, deriving its power
and data from the printer connector on the LR810 cable loom. (It
can print without a computer and is not used as an output device
for an ADP machine.)
The LD640 Data Capture System automatically records
information from the Loadrite Weighing System and transfers it to
a remote computer. It is connected to the console via a two
meter cable. It is a free standing device completely sealed
inside of a weather proof enclosure, weighs approximately 0.54
pounds, and is considered a class B FCC emission device.
The applicable subheading for the LR810 Load Weighing
System, with or without the dot matrix printer and/or data
capture system will be 8423.89.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for other weighing
machinery: other. The rate of duty will be 4.1 percent.
The applicable subheading for the LP750 Dot matrix printer
imported without the LR810 will be 8472.90.9000, HTS, which
provides for other office machines. The rate of duty will be 3.3
percent.
Since the Data Capture System appears to fall under the
definition of a "unit" of an ADP system (combines input, output
and storage functions) the applicable subheading for the LD640
imported without the LR810 will be 8471.99.9000, HTS, which
provides for other units of an ADP system. The rate of duty will
be 3 percent.
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