NY 856703
OCT 10 1990
CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104-856703
Mr. James W. Frayseth
Balancing & Industrial Equipment International
P.O. Box 463206
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046-3206
RE: The tariff classification of a Tire and Wheel Balancing
Machine from South Korea.
Dear Mr. Frayseth:
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 : September 28, 1990
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The computerized tire and wheel
balancing machine (Model CB-3000)
determines the unbalance of inner
and outer planes simultaneously by
a single spin. Calibration is
completed automatically by the
computer.
HTS PROVISION : Measuring or checking instruments,
appliances and machines: Machines
for balancing mechanical parts
HTS SUBHEADING : 9031.10.0000
RATE OF DUTY : 4.9%
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