CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 853291
Mr. Harry G. Kelly
Givens and Kelly
950 Echo Lane, Suite 360
Houston, Texas 77024
RE: The tariff classification of a crane from West Germany
Dear Mr. Kelly:
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 : May 29, 1990
ON BEHALF OF : Golden Aluminum Company
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : An overhead traveling crane, mounted on a
fixed support, used to move heavy machinery
and coils of aluminum strip within a plant
HTS PROVISION : Overhead traveling cranes on fixed support
HTS SUBHEADING : 8426.11.0000
RATE OF DUTY : 2 percent ad valorem
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