CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104 886704
Mr. N. Yagishita
Automotive Products Sales Department
Yokohama Aeroquip Co.
6-40, 4-chome, Higashi Yahata
Hiratuka-shi
Kanagawa, 254 Japan
RE: The tariff classification of used horizontal lathes from Japan
Dear Mr. Yagishita:
In your letter dated May 13, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The used horizontal NC lathe Model NUCBOY-8/serial number 1538
was manufactured in Japan by Eguro Ltd. This unit was built in
May, 1990. The used horizontal NC lathe Model BND-20C/serial
number 90BD20015C was manufactured in Japan by Miyano Machinery
Japan Inc. This unit was built in June, 1990.
In order to substantiate the claim that the machines in
question are used lathes, you have submitted manufacturers'
certificates showing the original manufacture dates/serial numbers,
copies of machine registers, a certificate of origin and detailed
specifications/literature on the units themselves. Copies of
photographs of the units were also submitted.
The applicable subheading for the used horizontal NC lathes
Eguro Model NUCBOY-8/serial number 1538 and Miyano Model BND-
20C/serial number 90BD20015C will be 8458.11.0005, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for used
horizontal numerically controlled lathes for removing metal. The
rate of duty will be 4.4 percent ad valorem.
Used lathes from Japan classifiable under 8458.11.0005 do not
require a Japanese Export Certificate in accordance with the
Agreement on Trade in Certain Machine Tools between the United
States and Japan. Further information may be obtained by writing
to the International Trade Administration, Office of Agreements
Compliance, Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C., 20230.
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