CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104 898397
Mr. Frank H. Zoellinger
Eurohansa, Inc.
P.O. Box 6416
High Point, NC 27262
RE: The tariff classification of wood waste grinders from Germany.
Dear Mr. Zoellinger:
In your letter dated May 23, 1994, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The Zeno Low Noise Grinder Model ZTLL series is designed to
reduce any type of woodscrap (e.g., plywood, demolition wood,
pallets and other related material) into chips. The grinding
operation is electrically/electronically controlled by the motor
load. The pusher-ram activated by the hydraulic unit installed in
the machine pushes the scrap toward the solid steel rotor which
turns at approximately 110 rpm. Heavy-duty industrial cutting
tools are helically precision mounted and are reversible.
Perforations in the reinforced screen determine chip size. The
screen can be changed if different chip sizes are required. Chips
are discharged by conveyor or extracted pneumatically. Video
submitted with your letter will be retained by this office.
The applicable subheading for the Zeno Low Noise Grinder Model
ZTLL series will be 8465.96.0025, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for Machine Tools (including
machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling)
for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar
hard materials: Other: Splitting, slicing or paring
machines...For woodworking: Chippers. The rate of duty will be
3 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