CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 881418
Ms. Julie Smith
Schenkers International Forwarders, Inc.
7221 Investment Drive
N. Charleston, SC 29418
RE: The tariff classification of a crane from France
Dear Ms. Smith:
In your letter dated December 17, 1992 on behalf of PPM
Cranes you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The Superstacker Crane is a self-propelled crane used to
load, unload, and stack cargo containers in shipping ports and
terminals. It basically consists of a wheeled chassis, a
telescopic boom with a spreader, and an operator's cabin. The
boom can be extended from 20 feet to 40 feet in length in under
10 seconds by means of hydraulic motors, while hydraulic
cylinders are used to raise and lower the boom. Attached to the
end of the boom is a telescopic spreader capable of rotating 360
degrees, which can hold containers from 20 to 45 feet in length.
The spreader features a dampening system to minimize container
swaying, twistlocks to hold the container securely, and indicator
lamps which are visible to the crane operator. The chassis
utilizes an extra-wide rear oscillating axle for optimum
stability. The operator's cab contains a joystick which allows
one-handed control of boom hoisting, spreader telescoping, and
boom rotating. An anti-tipping system shuts down all lifting
functions should a container exceed the load capacity of the
Superstacker. The crane is powered by a 250 horsepower diesel
engine and weighs 67.8 tons.
The applicable subheading for the Superstacker Crane will be
8426.41.0005, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for works trucks fitted with a crane. The
rate of duty will 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