CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 862001
Mr. James J. Kelly
BDP International Inc.
1017 4th Avenue
Lester, PA 19029-1813
RE: The tariff classification of cross ties from Mexico
Dear Mr. Kelly:
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 : March 20, 1991
ON BEHALF OF : The Langston Corporation
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Steel upper and lower cross ties for folder
gluer machines used in the manufacture of
corrugated paperboard boxes
HTS PROVISION : Parts of other machinery for making up
paper pulp, paper or paperboard
HTS SUBHEADING : 8441.90.0000
RATE OF DUTY : 3 percent ad valorem
DUTY CONCESSION : Articles classifiable under subheading
8441.90.0000, HTS, which are products
of Mexico, are entitled to duty free
treatment under the Generalized System
of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance
with all applicable regulations.
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