CLA-2-82:RR:NC:1:115 C87028
Mr. Richard Archer
International Access Trade Associates,Inc.
3201 Belmont Street
Suite 514
Bellaire, Ohio 43906-1547
RE: The tariff classification of a steel cutting tool from
Russia.
Dear Mr. Archer:
In your letter dated April 15, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The product referred to as, "Pyroshears" is a machined steel
cutting tool for use by emergency rescue services. It is a
portable self-contained unit which can be operated by one person.
The tool converts the force from firing a single, blank 7.62 mm
cartridge into a 44,000 pound shear force to cut through a wide
variety of materials.
The "Pyroshears" is classifiable in subheading 8205.59.2000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) which
provides for [p]ower actuated hand tools, and parts thereof.
The duty rate will be free.
Please note the classification of the hand tool does not
include the importation of the blank 7.62mm cartridge
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 Melvyn
Birnbaum at 212-466-5487.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division