NY 855435
AUG 28 1990
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104)855435
Mr. Bruce Hedmann
Metaplast Ltd.
10300 Ryan Avenue
Dorval
Quebec, Canada H9P 2T7
RE: The tariff classification of a cutting and punch unit from
Canada.
Dear Mr. Hedmann:
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 : August 6, 1990
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The cutting & punch unit (Model MCP 4-5)
cuts an extruded plastic vertical blind to
its correct length while at the same time
punching out a 3/8" square (i.e. a mounting
hole) at one end to take hanging hardware
for the vertical blind. Upon completion
of these operations, the unit signals a
batch counter which keeps track of the
pieces cut and punched.
HTS PROVISION : Machine tools for working hard plastics:
machines which can carry out different
types of machining operations without tool
change between such operations, other.
HTS SUBHEADING : 8465.10.0050
RATE OF DUTY : 3%
DUTY CONCESSION : Goods classifiable under subheading 8465.10.0050,
HTS, which have originated in the territory of
Canada, will be entitled to a 1.8% rate of duty
under the United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable
regulations.
A copy of this ruling 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