CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104-868253
Mr. Robert B. Garetson
Saga & Associates, Inc.
712 Hindry Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90301
RE: The tariff classification of lens edgers from Japan.
Dear Mr. Garetson:
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 : October 11, 1991
ON BEHALF OF : Hoya Lens of America, Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The HOYA HITEC-100 and HITEC-130
edgers are used to grind and smooth
the edges of spectacle lenses. The
edgers will work principally on
plastic lenses.
HTS PROVISION : Machine tools for working wood, cork,
bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or
similar hard materials:Grinding,
sanding or polishing machines...Other
HTS SUBHEADING : 8465.93.0050
RATE OF DUTY : 3% 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