CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 848975
Mr. John Sicotte
Canamex
1509 Iturbide
Laredo, Texas 78040
RE: The tariff classification of a baling machine from Mexico
Dear Mr. Sicotte:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : January 17, 1990
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Hydraulic baler, used to compress,
wrap, and tie up various materials,
such as rags, paper, and soft metals
HTS PROVISION : Other packing or wrapping machinery,
other
HTS SUBHEADING : 8422.40.9080
RATE OF DUTY : 3.6 percent ad valorem
DUTY CONCESSION : Articles classifiable under subheading
8422.40.9080, HTS, which are products of
Mexico, are entitled to duty free
treatment under the Generalized
System of Preferences (GSP) upon
compliance with all applicable
regulations.
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