CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 875235
Mr. John Wolper
Kaerntner Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 1193
Exton, PA 19341
RE: The tariff classification of the Bandcleaner from Austria
Dear Mr. Wolper:
In your letter dated June 2, 1992 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The Kahlbacher Bandcleaner is a machine designed to clean a
paved surface such as a road, walkway, or airport runway of snow,
slush, dirt, leaves, stones, and the like. It basically consists
of a metal framework, a hydraulic power system, an endless steel-
reinforced plastic band or belt mounted on two rotating drums,
and guide and support rollers for the belt. The framework may be
inclined at an angle so that the edge of the band comes into
contact with the paved surface, and also can be pivoted. At
least one of the two drums is driven by the hydraulic motor and
drive, thus causing the band to rotate parallel to the surface.
The Bandcleaner operates from a PTO or directly from a
hydraulic line on a vehicle. As the entire unit is propelled
forward by the vehicle to which it is attached, ribs or ripples
in the surface of the band carry the debris to the side, thus
clearing the surface. The band can be reversed so that the
debris may be moved to either side. A blower/suction device
assists in vacuuming up the material and carrying it into a
collection bin in the vehicle. The Bandcleaner comes in four
models designated as BR200, BR260, BR290, and BR340 which vary
according to their clearing width.
The applicable subheading for the Bandcleaner will be
8479.10.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for machines and mechanical appliances
having individual functions, not specified or included
elsewhere...:other machinery for public works, building or the
like. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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