NY 865290
Aug. 6, 1991
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 865290
Ms. Juanita S. Domning
Richard Murray & Company
P. O. Drawer 30
Mobile, AL 36601
RE: The tariff classification of refiner plates from Brazil
Dear Ms. Domning:
In your letter dated July 16, 1991 on behalf of Georgia
Plate Corporation you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Refiner plates are components of cellulosic pulp refining
machines. Your client will import two different types of refiner
plates. One format will consist of circular plates or plate
sections with stainless steel bars or ribs welded in a variety of
patterns to their surface. After importation, these are attached
to rotating disk holders in the pulp refining machine. Pulp
stock is pumped between the rotating disks, where the sharp
edges of the raised bars disintegrate the pulp into individual
fibers and cut, split, and bruise the fibers so that they are
suitable for use in making paper. The other format will consist
of conical shaped sets for Jordan type refiners. Each set is
composed of a stator with internal ribs and a rotor with external
ribs. The pulp stock is refined between the rotating rotor and
stator.
The applicable subheading for both types of refiner plates
will be 8439.91.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for bed plates, roll bars and other
stock-treating parts of machinery for making pulp of fibrous
cellulosic materials. The duty rate will be 4.7 percent ad
valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 8439.91.1000, HTS,
which are products of Brazil are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance
with all applicable regulations.
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