CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104 869832
Mr. Robert J. Boyton
Tare Incorporated
205 Marlborough St.
P.O. Box 220
Oldsmar, Florida 34677-0220
RE: The tariff classification of platform scales and parts from
Colombia.
Dear Mr. Boyton:
In your letter dated December 6, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The L-600 Series portable platform beam scales (models L600,
L602, L603 and L604) are calibrated from 1 lb. to 1,000 lbs in
eight ounce increments and can be used by any industrial or
commercial company that has the need to weigh materials in that
weight range. The scales feature an all cast iron understructure
(levers) and base, an all steel weighing platform 18" wide and
27" long and an aluminum weighing beam. Four fiber poly wheels
enable these scales to be moved easily. The scales will be
complete as imported but unassembled.
The L630 is an electronic scale however only the base,
understructure, cover and column will be imported, also
unassembled. After importation, an electronic digital indicator,
a load cell and a mounting bracket will be added.
The applicable subheading for the platform beam scales,
models L600, L602, L603 and L604 will be 8423.82.0050, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
other weighing machinery having a maximum weighing capacity
exceeding 30 kg but not exceeding 5,000 kg. The duty rate will
be 4.4 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the parts for the L630 will be
8423.90.0080, HTS, which provides for parts of weighing
machinery. The duty rate will be 5.5 percent.
Articles classifiable under subheadings 8423.82.0050 and
8423.90.0080, HTS, which are products of Colombia 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