CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 879366
Mr. Robert H. Schor
Barnes, Richardson & Colburn
475 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
RE: The tariff classification of machine tools and handling
machinery from the United Kingdom
Dear Mr. Schor:
In your letter dated October 9, 1992 on behalf of
CarnaudMetalbox Promotional Packaging Division, CMB Enterprises,
Inc. you requested a tariff classification ruling.
In your letter you provided a written description of several
machines which are used in the production of metal boxes for
cookies and candies. The machines, which we assume your client
will import separately, are:
1. Punching machines - used to punch or cut a hole in metal
(tinplate) so that the hole will mate with another part to form a
hinge or other interfitting unit.
2. Notching machines - used to cut a V-shaped notch along
the edge of a strip where the metal will be bent or crimped.
3. Combined punching and shearing machines - used to slit
metal into narrow strips, cut the strips, and also punch a hole
in the metal.
4. Belt conveyors - used to carry metal stock, or formed
parts, from work station to work station along the production
line.
5. Roller conveyors - used to move the work elements along
an incline or through a 90 degree turn by means of passive (non-
powered) rollers.
6. Vertical lift machine - used to lift a container holding
metal plates up to a higher level so that a pneumatic device can
remove the plates.
7. Vertical drop machine - used to lower a container as the
container is gradually filled with plates by another unit.
The applicable subheading for the punching, notching, and
combined punching and shearing machines will be 8462.49.00,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for machine tools for working metal...: punching or
notching machines (including presses), including combined
punching and shearing machines. The rate of duty will be 4.4
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the belt conveyors will be
8428.33.0000, HTS, which provides for other lifting, handling,
loading or unloading machinery: other continuous-action elevators
and conveyors, for goods or materials: other, belt type. The
rate of duty will be 2 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the roller conveyors will be
8428.39.0000, HTS, which provides for other lifting, handling,
loading or unloading machinery: other continuous-action elevators
and conveyors, for goods or materials: other. The rate of duty
will be 2 percent ad valorem.
Finally, the applicable subheading for the vertical lift and
vertical drop machines will be 8428.90.0090, HTS, which provides
for other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery:
other machinery: other: other. The rate of duty will again be 2
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