CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:104 D84150
Ms. Jennifer Regan
Trade Systems International
148 York St., Suite 308
London, Ont., N6A 1A9
Canada
RE: The tariff classification of a spin welder from Canada
Dear Ms. Regan:
In your letter dated October 21, 1998 on behalf of Big 'O'
Inc. of Canada you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The 416 Spin Welder will be used in the production of
thermoplastic pipe. The machine welds a thermoplastic bell
fitting to corrugated thermoplastic pipe. The welder is
positioned after a cut-off saw. A high-speed conveyor advances
the pipe, after cutting, into the welding position. The welder
clamps the pipe and begins the welding cycle. As part of the
welding cycle, a half corrugation is trimmed from the end of the
pipe to allow the weld to be made against the inside wall of the
corrugation. The sidewall can be sandwiched between a backing
ring and the spinning bell. This provides a clean, smooth
welding surface, thus eliminating any further pipe preparation.
The pipe is then welded, cooled and unloaded. The welding
process uses frictional heat generated between the revolving bell
part and the stationary pipe sidewall.
The applicable tariff provision for the 416 Spin Welder will
be 8468.80.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for Machinery and apparatus
for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of
cutting, other than those of heading 8515; gas-operated surface
tempering machines and appliances; parts thereof: Other
machinery and apparatus: Other. The general rate of duty will
be Free.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 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 Robert
Losche at 212-466-5670.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division