NY 856350
OCT 01 1990
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104-856350
Mr. John A. Slagle
Wolf D. Barth Co. Inc.
7575 Holstein Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
RE: The tariff classification of a Centrifugal Casting Machine
from France.
Dear Mr. Slagle:
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 : September 11, 1990
ON BEHALF OF : Centec, Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The centrifugal casting machine is a
cylindrical mold which rotates at
high speed. As molten steel is
poured into the mold, centrifugal
action throws it against the mold's
sides where it is solidified.
HTS PROVISION : Converters, ladles, ingot molds and
casting machines, of a kind used in
metallurgy or in metal foundries:
casting machines, other
HTS SUBHEADING : 8454.30.0090
RATE OF DUTY : Free
A copy of this ruling 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