CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 865330
8504.40.0060; 8537.10.0050; 8544.41.0000
Ms. Linda Campanian
Milne & Craighead Customs Brokers
200 International Boulevard
P.O. Box 2
Sweetgrass, Montana 59484
RE: The tariff classification of a locomotive speed measuring
system from Canada.
Dear Ms. Campanian:
In your letter dated July 10, 1991 on behalf of Q-Tron Ltd.
of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
A complete locomotive speed measuring system from Q-Tron
includes a speed signal generation system, a speed signal
distribution system and a speedometer. There are, for example,
three different model speedometers and three different model axle
generators so that the individual models comprising the system
will vary. In some instances the systems are imported without the
speedometers.
The Speed Signal Generation System includes an axle
generator, a speed signal probe cable , an amplifier, an axle
generator power supply, cable and brackets and driveshaft. The
axle generators utilizing a reflective opto-electronic system
generate a full amplitude speed signal (digital, square wave)
down to 0 mph in output frequencies of 20, 60 or 120 pulses per
revolution.
The Speed Signal Distribution System includes an isolation
amplifier distribution panel and cables. The distribution panel
accepts the axle generator input signals and outputs up to 8
isolated speed signals in 20, 60 or 120 pulse per revolution
outputs.
The Q-Tron Locomotive Speedometers feature feature fully
solid-state microprocessor control, large, custom designed liquid
crystal displays, 20, 60 or 120 pulse per revolution inputs, sine
or square wave and overspeed warning and overspeed magnet valve
control. Model QIS-2003 is a dual display (main and remote)
analog/digital speedometer; QIS-2000 is a single display
analog/digital model; and QIS-2001 is a single display digital
unit.
The applicable subheading for the complete locomotive speed
measuring system as well as the speedometers when separately
imported will be 9029.20.4080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other speedometers and
tachometers. The duty rate will be free.
The applicable subheadings for the balance of the equipment
imported without the speedometer are as follows:
The axle generator, the generator bracket and the amplifier
will be classified under 9029.90.8040, HTS, which provides for
parts and accessories for speedometers. The duty rate will be
free.
The axle generator drive shaft will be classified under
8483.10.5000, HTS, which provides for other transmission shafts.
The duty rate will be 4%. The axle generator power supply will be
classified undr 8504.40.0060, HTS, which provides for static
converters, other. The duty rate will be 3%. The axle generator
cable, the speed signal probe cable and the cables for the
distribution panel will be classified under 8544.41.0000, HTS,
which provides for other electric conductors, for a voltage not
exceeding 80 V: fitted with connectors. The duty rate will be
5.3%.
The isolation amplifier distribution panel will be
classifiable under 8537.10.0050, HTS, which provides for boards,
panels equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or
8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity:
For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V ... Other: Panel boards and
distribution boards. The duty rate will be 5.3%.
Goods classifiable under the above HTS subheadings, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to
the following rates of duty under the United States-Canada Free
Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable
regulations:
8483.10.5000 free
8504.40.0060 1.2%
8537.10.0050 2.1%
8544.41.0000 3.7%
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