CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:110 897228
Mr. John M. Peterson
Neville, Peterson & Williams
80 Broad Street, Suite 3400
New York, N.Y. 10004
RE: The tariff classification of a Model HQ-310 Ink Jet Printer
from Mexico.
Dear Mr. Peterson:
In your letter dated April 21, 1994, on behalf of Xerox
Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration involves a model HQ-310
multifunction computer printer that features an accessory
facsimile, copying and scanning capability. This model is an
ink-jet printer that utilizes a patented Xerox ink-jet technology
in the form of a thermal "drop on demand" ink jet with a 128
nozzle cartridge. The resolution of this printer is 300 dpi, and
the machine is compatible with any computer that is based on a
"MS-DOS" or Microsoft "Windows" operating system.
The ink-jet printer incorporates a standard Centronics
parallel port, and can also use an optional RS 232 connector
which allows it to function as a facsimile or as a scanner. The
machine in addition to functioning as an ink jet printer,
incorporates a digital raster scanner, a control electronics with
image processing capabilities and a data communications modem.
The scanner permits the scanning of "hard copy" documents into
digital form for printing, storage or communications. The control
electronics and modem permits the multifunctional printer to send
or receive image information over telecommunication facilities.
In addition to a printer engine, the unit incorporates a
paper handling guide, paper drive, an ink-jet cartridge drive, an
ink-jet cartridge holder, a waste ink reservoir, a drive motor
for paper transport, a carriage drive motor, and ribbon cable.
The machine however will not be shipped with its ink-jet
cartridge,and thus does not incorporate its print mechanism.
Based on its design features and overall functions, it would
appear that this model ink=jet printer will be principally used
as an ADP output printer. Noting Legal Note 5 (B) to Chapter 84
of the HTS, this printer would meet the definition of a "unit" of
an ADP system.
The applicable subheading for the model HQ-310 ink-jet
printer, imported without the ink-jet cartridge, will be
8471.92.6200, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for ink-jet printers, 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