CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104 868790
Mr. Morton Rogo
Morton Machinery Company, Inc.
2910 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058-1400
RE: The tariff classification of a used CNC Lathe from Japan.
Dear Mr. Rogo:
In your letter dated November 11, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The used Mazak Model "Slant-Turn 60 CNC Lathe Mazatrol T-
2/CRT" was originally manufactured in Japan by Yamazaki
Corporation in October, 1986. The unit is a heavy duty CNC
horizontal spindle turning lathe with chip conveyor.
The lathe (machine serial number 66809) was originally
purchased by Nittetsu Jitsugyo Ltd., Japan and was in operation
from November, 1986 to June, 1991. The unit is now being
purchased by your firm from Kokusai Trading & Supply Co., Ltd.,
Japan. In order to substantiate the claim that the machine in
question is a used lathe, you have submitted certificates
indicating the original manufacturer and original buyer. Said
certificates also show the date of manufacture, serial number,
dates of use and machine specifications.
The applicable subheading for the used Mazak Model "Slant-
Turn 60 CNC Lathe Mazatrol T-2/CRT" (serial number 66809) will be
8458.11.0005, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for used numerically controlled horizontal
lathes for removing metal. The rate of duty will be 4.4% ad
valorem.
Used lathes from Japan classifiable under 8458.11.0005 do
not require a Japanese Export Certificate in accordance with the
Agreement on Trade in Certain Machine Tools between the United
States and Japan. Further information 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