CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104 860770
Mr. Scott A. Cohn
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman
12 East 49th Street
New York, NY 10017
RE: The tariff classification of armature and stator
manufacturing machines from Italy.
Dear Mr. Cohn:
In your letter dated February 19, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on behalf of Axis USA, Inc.
This request represents one of several ruling requests you
submitted covering the importation of various machines for the
manufacture of armatures and stators. The armatures and stators
made by this equipment will be used as components of electric
motors for small household appliances, power tools and automobile
DC motors.
You inquired about the following specific articles:
1. Models ACTM 400 automatic commutator turning machine and
ACTM/TAG 50 commutator turning lathe surface finish the copper
ring around the commutator in the turning station so that it
becomes perfectly round, smooth and concentric with the bearing
journals on the shaft. Cutting operations are performed at a
maximum of two stations. These multiple spindle machines have a
power rating of less than 18.65 kW. Both machines are
numerically controlled horizontal lathes valued at over U.S.
$3,025 each. Each machine can utilize a maximum of two tools.
The workpieces are held in the lathes by special "U" or "V"
fixtures.
2. Model ATS 400 automatic armature testing system is a
defect detection device which utilizes electrical probes to
measure resistance so as to determine if there is faulty
insulation, proper connection, etc. The device does not contain
any optical or laser features. It is not equipped with a
recording device.
Control panels for those machines which are operated by
control panels may also be imported with the particular machine.
The applicable subheading for the Model ACTM 400 automatic
commutator turning machine and the Model ACTM/TAG 50 commutator
turning lathe will be 8458.11.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for horizontal
numerically controlled lathes, other: multiple spindle. The rate
of duty will be 4.4% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Model ATS 400 automatic
armature testing system will be 9030.39.0040, HTS, which provides
for other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking
voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording
device. The rate of duty will be 4.9% ad valorem.
A control panel imported together with the machine it will
control will be classified in the same subheading as the machine.
The above merchandise is not subject to any visa requirements.
According to the Voluntary Restraint Agreement, lathes manufactured in
Italy do not require an export certificate/license at time of
importation into the U.S. Further information on the Voluntary
Restraint Agreement may be obtained by writing to the International
Trade Administration, Office of Agreements Compliance, Department of
Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230.
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