NY 870252
Jan. 16, 1992
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 870252
Mr. Michael P. Schiavone
Schenkers International Forwarders, Inc.
Exchange Place Center
10 Exchange Place, Suite 1500
Jersey City, NJ 07302-3998
RE: The tariff classification of a drum lifter from Germany
Dear Mr. Schiavone:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : December 31, 1991
ON BEHALF OF : M.O. Industries Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Muller mobile hydraulic drum positioner,
used in the chemical and pharmaceutical
industries to grip, lift and tilt a 55
gallon drum in order to discharge the
drum's contents
HTS PROVISION : Other lifting, handling, loading or
unloading machinery: other machinery:
other: other
HTS SUBHEADING : 8428.90.0090
RATE OF DUTY : 2 percent ad valorem
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