NY 855880
OCT 01 1990
CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 855880
Mr. Leon Pauksta
Nichimen America Inc.
225 North Michigan Avenue - Suite 2322
Chicago, Illinois 60601-5983
RE: The tariff classification of a plasma probing system and
gate valves from Japan.
Dear Mr. Pauksta:
In your letter dated August 30, 1990 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The PMS-8800 Plasma Probing System consists of probe
characteristics apparatus, energy distribution apparatus, plasma
simulation unit and probe unit in addition to a printer, monitor
and CPU with I/O board and A/D conversion board. The probe
characteristics apparatus supplies voltage to the probe unit
system and then measures current. A voltage/current relationship
is graphed. From this data space potential, electron temperature,
plasma density, floating potential and energy distribution are
calculated.
The Koslarze UHV non-friction gate valves are a series of
high tech leak-free steel valves equipped with pneumatic
actuators.
The applicable subheading for the PMS-8800 Plasma Probing
System will be 9027.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for gas or smoke analysis
apparatus. The rate of duty will be 4.9 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the gate valves will be
8481.80.9035, HTS, which provides for valves with pneumatic
actuators. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
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