NY 859036
Jan. 7, 1991
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 859036
Mr. Shane Bronston
Tenneco International Marketing & Sourcing, Inc.
P.O. Box 503
Geneva, Ill. 60134
RE: The tariff classification of a pulp molding plant from
Taiwan
Dear Mr. Bronston:
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 : December 17, 1990
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : A complete pulp molding plant,
imported in a single shipment,
consisting of a pulper, an
automatic forming machine, and a
dryer along with ancillary pumps,
compressors and heaters.
The plant will be used to convert
waste paper into a pulp slurry
and mold it into egg cartons,
trays, and similar products. The
actual molds will not be imported.
HTS PROVISION : Machines for molding articles in
paper pulp, paper or paperboard
HTS SUBHEADING : 8441.40.0000
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