CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 863582
8428.90.0090
Mr. Michael B. Marogil
NNR Aircargo Service (USA) Inc.
765 Dillon Drive
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1596
RE: The tariff classification of die changing apparatus from
Japan
Dear Mr. Marogil:
In your letter dated May 9, 1991 on behalf of AIOI (USA)
Inc. you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You submitted literature depicting articles used with
mechanical and hydraulic presses to facilitate the changing of
press dies. The five articles you specifically inquired about
are:
1. TX series and TY series hydraulic clamps - these are
used to secure the die firmly to the press bed. TX series piston
clamps are steel articles which utilize hydraulic pressure to
extend a clamp rod, thus locking the die in place. They are
custom machined to fit any T-slot dimension. TY series lever
clamps are designed for use on dies without U-cuts. Hydraulic
pressure applied to one end of a lever causes the other end to
descend and lock the die down. Both types of clamps come in
several sizes, with clamping forces ranging from 9,800 to 245,000
newtons.
2. Model DR spring operated die lifters and rollers - these
consist of a series of adjustable spring-mounted rollers in a
metal channel. They are placed in the T-slot or U-slot of the
press bed and ennable the die to be easily maneuvered into its
proper position. They do not contain a power source. They are
available in lengths ranging from 250 to 1550 millimeters.
3. Model DLF hydraulic lifting rollers - these are similar
to the spring operated die lifters discussed above, but
incorporate hydraulic cylinders to temporarily raise the rollers
up to 4 millimeters above the press bed.
4. Model PR die change pre-rollers - these are attached to
the front of the press bed by means of mounting blocks. They
support the die as it is pulled out of the press so that the die
can be lifted off by a crane or forklift. They consist of a
series of fixed rollers mounted in a frame, with a die stopper at
the tip to prevent the die from accidently rolling off.
5. Die changing carts - these are self-propelled carts,
running on rails alongside the press, for carrying the dies to
and from a storage rack. A series of rollers in the cart top are
used to automatically push the die into the press, or pull it
from the press, thus reducing the time and manpower needed to
change dies.
The applicable subheading for the TX and TY series hydraulic
clamps will be 8466.10.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for tool holders for forming-
type or cutting-type dies. The rate of duty will be 4.9 percent
ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the model DR spring operated
die lifters and rollers, and for the model PR die change pre-
rollers, will be 8466.30.5000, HTS, which provides for other
special attachments for machine tools: other. The rate of duty
will be 9.5 percent ad valorem.
For the model DLF hydraulic lifting rollers the applicable
subheading will be 8466.30.3000, HTS, which provides for other
special attachments for machine tools: machines. The rate of
duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
Finally, the applicable subheading for the die change carts
will be 8428.90.0090, HTS, which provides for other lifting,
handling, loading or unloading machinery: other machinery: other.
The rate of duty will be 2 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