CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104-888331
Mr. John G. Safar
Safar Machinery Sales Co.
P.O. Box 172
Menomonee Falls, WI 53052-0172
RE: The tariff classification of a CNC wire cut EDM from Taiwan
Dear Mr. Safar:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : July 1, 1993
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : CNC wire cut EDM
HTS PROVISION : Machine tools for working any material by removal
of material, by laser or other light or photon
beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-
chemical, electron-beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc
processes: Operated by electro-discharge
processes: For working metal...Traveling wire
(wire-cut) type
HTS SUBHEADING : 8456.30.1020
RATE OF DUTY : 4.4 percent ad valorem
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