CLA-2-82:RR:NC:GI:115 A85614
8479.89.9598
Mr. Kelly Spivey
Southern Overseas
3333 Piper Lane
Charlotte, NC 28208
RE: The tariff classification of presses, tools and tool parts
from England.
Dear Mr. Spivey:
In your letter dated June 24, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The subject items are described as follows:
1) Mini Die Tools, models 03HT-A-030 and TOL 1230 - They are
used on mechanical presses and are interchangeable depending on the
size required for assembling the metal to the stud/nut/pin.
2) Parts for Mini Die Tool - the first of which is a nipple
that forms the tip of the tool. It can be of various lengths
depending upon the depth required of the flangeform application.
The second is a spring/washer/clip set. These items are imported
together and are sold on a one-to-one ratio to manufacturers.
3) Flangeform Automatic Feed Distributor - is a stand alone
machine which is used to feed Flangeform nuts to various types of
presses in the electronic, appliance, automotive, and sheet metal
industries. The machine incorporates a rotary drum distributor and
an air system to "blow" nuts through two flexible plastic feed
tubes into a feedhead reservoir. An electronic control, which is
linked to nut detection sensors, insures that the nuts are
continuously fed and properly inserted into the pre-pierced
components to which they will be attached. The unit is capable of
feeding up to 60 nuts per minute.
The applicable subheading for the Mini Die Tools and the
nipple will be 8207.30.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for interchangeable tools for
handtools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine-tools:
tools for pressing, stamping or punching, and parts thereof: not
suitable for cutting metal, and parts thereof: other. The duty
rate will be 3.4% ad valorem.
Consideration was given to classifying these products under
subheading 8466.94.8080, HTS, as you have suggested. However, as
the items are more specifically described in chapter 82, your
suggested subheading is inappropriate.
The applicable subheading for the spring will be
7320.20.5045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for helical springs of wire having a cross-
sectional dimension of 5.1mm or more but less than 12.7mm. The
duty rate will be 5% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the washer will be
7318.22.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for non-threaded articles: other washer. The
duty rate will be free.
The applicable subheading for the clip will be 7318.24.0000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for non-threaded articles: cotters and cotter pins. The
duty rate will be 4.9% ad valorem.
Consideration was given to classifying this product under
subheading 7320.90.5060, HTS, as you have suggested. However,
noting GRI 1, these items are all provided for in the above cited
subheadings.
The applicable subheading for the Flangeform Automatic Feed
Distributor will be 8479.89.9598, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for machines and mechanical
appliances having individual functions, not specified or included
elsewhere. The duty rate will be 3.2% ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division