CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:110 B84098
Ms. Gwen H.R. Salisbury
Airgo Freight Inc.
Seatac International Airport
2460 South 161st Street
Seattle, WA 98158
RE: The tariff classification of a printwheel from Great Britain
Dear Ms. Salisbury:
In your letter dated April 9, 1997, on behalf of Maverick
International Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration involves an E13
printwheel that is designed for use with various models of MICR
encoding machines.
The printwheel is basically a device that becomes a
component part of an encoding machine, and is used to print the
coded information on checks when processed by the banks. The
printwheel consists of a stepping motor to which is attached a
shaft that holds the printwheel. The printwheel has raised coded
numbers on its wheel, which will print the coded information onto
the checks. The printwheel is mounted inside of the encoding
machines, some of which are off-line machines, while others are
on-line ADP types of encoders. These print wheels are dedicated
for use only with check encoding machines, whether on-line or
off-line. Since they are equally suitable for use with machines
of two or more of the headings of 8469 to 8472, classification
would fall under HTS number 8473.50.
The applicable subheading for the E13 printwheel will be
8473.50.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other parts and accessories equally
suitable for use with machines of two or more of the headings
8469 to 8472. The rate of duty will be free.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Art
Brodbeck at 212-466-5490.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Chief, Metals & Machinery Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division