NY 864754

JUL 24 1991


CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104-864754

Ms. Doris Koester
Kellenberger, Inc.
200 Clearbrook Road
P.O. Box 427
Elmsford, New York 10523-0427

RE: The tariff classification of grinding machine parts and accessories from Germany.

Dear Ms. Koester:

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 : June 25, 1991

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : (1) Automatic Infeed Acceleration GAP Control (consisting of a vibration pickup and amplifier unit)

(2) Steady Rests

(3) 3- and 4-jaw chucks

(4) permanent magnetic chucks

(5) magnetic chuck blocks

(6) face plates

HTS PROVISION : (1) accessories for machine tools, other (2),(3) & (6) workholders for machine tools, other

(4) & (5) permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices

HTS SUBHEADING : (1) 8466.30.5000

(2),(3) & (6) 8466.20.9030

(4) & (5) 8505.90.4000

RATE OF DUTY : (1) 9.5 %

(2)(3) & (6) 4.9 %

(4) & (5) 4.7 %

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