CLA-2-:S:N:N1:103 813343
Mr. Robert Hornyan
Arizona Customs Brokers
2602 South 24th St., Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ 85034
RE: The tariff classification of sign cutter plotters from
Belgium
Dear Mr. Hornyan:
In your letter dated July 25, 1995 on behalf of Mutoh
America you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The XP-C series of sign cutting plotters is designed to cut
letters, numbers, and other shapes for sign making. The series
consists of three different models which are capable of handling
vinyl, film, sandblast stencil, and plotting paper in lengths up
to 40 feet and in widths of 24 inches, 36 inches, or 48 inches.
Each model features a digital servo-drive mechanism for precision
cutting at speeds up to 50 inches per second. Various types of
pens can be used in place of the cutting blade to produce paper
check plots. The units support the HP-GL and HP-GL/2 languages,
thus making them compatible with virtually all popular sign
making software. In addition, they utilize "fuzzy logic" to
produce smooth arcs and curves, and a memory management system
that stores operational parameters and displays data on an LCD
screen.
The applicable subheading for the XP-C series of sign
cutting plotters will be 8477.80.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for machinery for
working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products
from these materials...: other machinery. The rate of duty will
be 3.7 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