NY 866830

SEP 11 1991

CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104-866830

Mr. Roger M. Squire
Creusot-Marrel, Inc.
724 West Lancaster Avenue
Suite 213
Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087

RE: The tariff classification of platens for die casting machine from France.

Dear Mr. Squire:

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 4, 1991 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Platens for die casting machine

HTS PROVISION : Parts of die casting machines

HTS SUBHEADING : 8454.90.0030

RATE OF DUTY : Free

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