CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 888161
Mr. Melvin C. Miller
Miller Engineering
1859 Larkin Road
Boothwyn, PA 19061
RE: The tariff classification of a parts counter from England
Dear Mr. Miller:
In your letter dated July 6, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The M100 Parts Counter counts both axial and radial components without
kinking or bending the tape. The unit includes the B530 Kwickcount Counter,
the D700 Double End Reel Holder and an AC/DC converter. It can be used
without securing it to a work bench. The M100 has a 1/2" (12.7mm), 4 digit
display and a 0 to 9,999 count. A division switch allows count to expand to
99,999.
Tapes containing electronic components are stored on reels. The M100
operator places a reel of taped parts on either the left or right support
bracket (D700), sliding it on a shaft. The tape is fed through the slot and
tape support on the B530. The B530 counts the number of wire leads that pass
by it and automatically divides that number by the number of wire leads a
component has, thus giving a component count. The leading end of the tape
is attached to an empty reel on the opposing side of the D700. Once
attached, the operator turns the handle on the support bracket, causing more
taped components to pass through the counter. Unit is also capable of bi-
directional counting. It will subtract count when the direction of tape
travel is reversed.
The applicable subheading for the M100 Parts Counter will be
9029.10.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters,
odometers, pedometers and the like: Other. The rate of duty will be Free.
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