CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:110 884323
8537.10.0060; 8428.33.0000
Mr. Peter Thompson
Lavatec, Inc.
2066 Thomaston Avenue
Waterbury, Conn. 06704
RE: The tariff classification of industrial laundry machines
from Germany
Dear Mr. Thompson:
In your letter dated February 2, 1993, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration involves various models
of industrial laundry machinery such as continuous batch washers,
washer/extractors, tumblers, ironers, control panels, and belt
type conveyors.
The laundry machinery under consideration is used to launder
soiled linen, towels, and work clothes. The primary end users
are hospitals, hotels, universities, and commercial laundries.
The machines are fully automated and integrated but do not appear
to be a functional unit, noting Legal Note 4 to Section 16 of the
HTS.
The Lavatrac Continuous Batch Washer is a combined
single/double drum washer that is designed for handling either
25kg, 35kg and 50kg batches. It performs such operations as
soaking, washing, heating, and rinsing, and then discharges the
wash unto a conveyor belt. The machines twin compartment area
appears to be approximately 50 feet in length, and about 12 feet
in heigth.
The Lavatrax 445 Washer/Extractor is a drum type washer and
extractor that has a 450 pound dry weight capacity. The power
transmission for drum acceleration is by hydraulic pump and
hydraulic motor, whereby the speed is controlled by the
microprocessor. This machine is 82 inches wide, 110 inches deep,
and 138 inches high.
The Lavadry Tumblers, such as models TT 746, TT 756, and TT
757, are industrial transfer type batch dryers with a tilting
device that are designed for single or multi-dryer systems.
These gas and steam heated dryers are equipped with a standard
adjustable air re-circulating system, and use computer controlled
process technology.
The Lavaroll Flatwork Ironer is an industrial machine that
combines heat and pressure to finish linens and other washed
articles. This machine uses mutually compatible rolls of 800 mm
and 1200 mm size, or an inverted chest to heat and finish the
material. The standard heating for this machine is high pressure
steam with maximum 13 bar and 200 degree C. The ironer is driven
by an air-cooled electro-magnetic induction coupling without
mechanical wearing parts, or an optional D.C. motor.
The Control Panels, when separately imported, are used to
control the specific laundry machines, and are normally mounted
on the sides of the machines. These programmable controllers are
used to perform such operations as process control, monitoring of
water pressure, and temperature control.
The Belt Conveyors are used to transfer the laundry from the
various washing, drying and finishing areas.
The applicable subheading for the Lavatrac Batch Washer and
Lavatrax Washer/Extractor will be 8450.20.0090, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for laundry-
type washing machines with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg.
The rate of duty will be 2.8 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Lavadry Tumbler will be
8451.29.0010, HTS, which provides for other drying machines for
drying made up articles. The rate of duty will be 5.1 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Lavaroll Flatwork Ironer
will be 8451.30.0000, HTS, which provides for ironing machines
and presses (including fusing presses). The rate of duty will be
3.9 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Control Panels when
separately imported, will be 8537.10.0060, HTS, which provides
for boards, panels (including numerical control panels),
consoles, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or
8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity,
for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V. The rate of duty will be
5.3 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Belt Conveyors will be
8428.33.0000, HTS, which provides for other continuous-action
elevators and conveyors, for goods or materials, other, belt
type. 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