CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 862501
Mr. Stephen J. Pepi
Great Lakes Customs Brokerage, Inc.
P.O. Box 740
Buffalo, NY 14213
RE: The tariff classification of the Interpaver from Germany
Dear Mr. Pepi:
In an undated letter which was received by this office on
April 16, 1991 you requested a tariff classification ruling on
behalf of Walker Equipment Ltd.
The Model V2000 Interpaver is a self-propelled automated
paving machine used to install concrete interlocking paving
stones. It consists of a wheeled articulated chassis with a rear
mounted 20 horsepower diesel engine, a hydraulic boom, and an
operator's seat and controls. The hydraulic boom, mounted
directly behind the operator's seat, extends forward over the
operator in order to provide full visibility of the laying
operation. Attached to the boom is one of two hydraulic clamp
systems. The standard clamp is used for laying one layer of
paving stones which have been pre-arranged into the desired
pattern. The variable multipoint clamp separates and shifts
whole layers of stone pavers on the go in order to attain the
paver running pattern. The clamps can be adjusted to hold and
position any size of paver stone or number of rows, depending on
the supplier's bundle configuration. The Interpaver features
rear wheel steering for maximum maneuverability, high ground
clearance for stability, and low height so that it can operate in
restricted areas such as parking garages. It is 143 inches
long, 52 inches wide, 74 inches high, and has a lifting capacity
of 727 pounds. The Interpaver can install an average of 5000
square feet of paving stones per day, utilizing an operator and
two helpers.
The applicable subheading for the Model V2000 Interpaver
will be 8479.10.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for machines and mechanical
appliances having individual functions, not specified or included
elsewhere: other machinery for public works, building or the
like. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
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