CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:101-849985
Ms. Dona M. Schuette
Norcar Inc.
1336 Russet Court
Green Bay, WI 54213
RE: The tariff classification of Minkomatic vehicles from
Finland
Dear Ms. Schuette:
In your letter dated February 23, 1990 you requested a
tariff classification ruling. This request is a follow-up to
your letter dated January 10, 1990. You have submitted
additional information.
The Minkomatic is a motor vehicle used to transport premixed
feed from the feed kitchen to the animals in their pens. The
vehicle serves no other function than to carry food; the machine
does not mix, prepare or aerate food.
You have presented literature describing three models of the
Minkomatic.
The Minkomatic 810 DLA 4-WD is an articulated vehicle with
six wheels that is designed for use on large scale fur farms.
This model is powered by a 4 cylinder, 4-stroke, water cooled
diesel engine and a variable hydrostatic transmission. Other
features include hydrostatic chassis steering, an adjustable
driver's seat, adjustable foot pedals, feed pump, and easy to
read gauges. The model 810 has a stainless steel feed tank that
is located behind the driver and is situated on the rear portion
of the articulated chassis. The tank holds 2,450 pounds of feed
(or 3,150 pounds of feed). This vehicle (larger tank model)
measures 11 feet 4 inches long, 5 feet wide, 35 inches wide, and
weighs 2,150 pounds.
The Minkomatic 450 DLA is a vehicle with four wheels
designed for use on fur farms. This model is powered by a Kubota
l6 HP, 3-cylinder diesel engine and a stepless fully hydrostatic
transmission. The engine is mounted in a heavy rubber cushion
and is completely vibration free. Other features include an
adjustable driver's seat, adjustable foot pedals, a start safety
clutch, feed pump, and easy to read gauges. The model 450 has a
food tank located in front of the driver. The tank holds 850
pounds of feed (or 1,050 pounds of feed). This vehicle (larger
tank model) measures 7 feet 8 inches wide, 34 inches wide, and
weighs 1,075 pounds.
The Minkomatic 409 DLA is a vehicle with four wheels
designed for use on large mink and fox farms. This model is
powered by a 14 HP diesel engine and an automatic transmission.
The model 409 has a food tank located in front of the driver.
The tank holds 360 liters. The vehicle measures approximately 76
inches long, 29.25 inches wide and weighs 946 pounds.
The applicable subheading for the Minkomatic vehicles will
be 8704.21.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for motor vehicles for the transport of
goods, with GVW not exceeding 5 metric tons. The rate of duty
will be 25 percent ad valorem (in subheading 9903.87.00, HTS).
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