NY 868718
DEC 5 1991
CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:105-868718
Mr. I. Sykes
Polysoude
Z.I. du Bois Briand
2, rue Paul Beaupere- B.P. 506
F-44026 NANTES Cedex 03, France
RE:The tariff classification of an Autotig 250-4 welding unit
and MU 111 orbital welding heads from France.
Dear Mr Sykes:
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 : October 10, 1991
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Autotig 250-4 welding unit; MU 111
orbital welding heads
HTS PROVISION : 8515.39.0000; 8515.90.2000
HTS SUBHEADING : Electric machines and apparatus for
arc (including plasma arc) welding
of metals; Parts of welding machines
and apparatus
RATE OF DUTY : 2 percent ad valorem
The Autotig welding unit incorporates components made in the U.S.
Allowances may be made under subheading 9802.00.80 for articles
assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the
product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition
ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their
physical identity as such article by change in form, shape, or
otherwise, and have not been advanced in value or improved in condition
abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to
the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting.
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