CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104 812234
Mr. Jerry D. Shay
KM-Kabelmetal America Inc.
1000 Jorie Boulevard, Suite III
Oak Brook, Illinois 60521
RE: The tariff classification of copper mold tubes and mold
plates from Germany.
Dear Mr. Shay:
In your letter dated June 26, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The copper mold tubes are fixed size molds used in
continuous casting operations. They may be square, rectangular,
polygonal etc., straight or curved. The copper mold plates are
used in fixed and adjustable continuous casting molds which
generally consist of two wide face plates and two narrow end
plates. The individual plates generally have cooling slots and
the casting surfaces may be straight or machined.
The applicable subheading for the copper mold tubes and
copper mold plates will be 8454.90.0060, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of
casting machines. The rate of duty will be free.
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