CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104 809259
Ms. Lisa C. Schneider
Associated Customhouse Brokers, Inc.
Water Tower Park
1099 Jay Street, Bldg C-5
P.O. Box 22670
Rochester, NY 14692-2670
RE: The tariff classification of bevel gear cutting machine from
Japan or Belgium
Dear Ms. Schneider:
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 : April 6, 1995
ON BEHALF OF : The Gleason Works
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : PHOENIX 175HC Computer controlled
hypoid cutting machine
HTS PROVISION : Machine tools for planing, shaping,
slotting, broaching, gear cutting,
gear grinding or gear finishing,
sawing, cutting-off and other
machine tools working by removing
metal, sintered metal carbides or
cermets, not elsewhere specified
or included: gear cutting, gear
grinding or gear finishing
machines: gear cutting
machines...Other: For bevel gears
HTS SUBHEADING : 8461.40.1020
RATE OF DUTY : 5.8 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