NY 855430
AUG 29 1990
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104 855430
Mr. Bernard D. Liberati
Morris Friedman & Co.
320 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3883
RE: The tariff classification of a casting machine from England
Dear Mr. Liberati:
In your letter dated August 15, 1990 on behalf of East Penn
Manufacturing Co. of Lyon Station, PA, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The COS5 Intercell Cast-On Strap Machine connects battery
plates in a 4-stage operation. The machine has four work stations
joined to a circular machine table. The maximum casting length is
500 mm which enables one automotive battery to be cast in one
cycle. The TBS patented mould technology features a pouring
system which is said to ensure a consistent strap thickness and
produce a flash-free casting. Each mould has its own
electrically heated lead feed pipes and ejection gear.
The applicable subheading for the Cast-On Strap Machine will
be 8454.30.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other 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