CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104-869155
Mr. Paul L. Greenlee
John A. Steer Co.
28 South Second Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
RE: The tariff classification of used Crown Punching Press from
Japan.
Dear Mr. Greenlee:
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 : November 6, 1991
ON BEHALF OF : Zapata Technologies, Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The used "22 Out Crown Punching Press"
is a drawing and blanking mechanical
press used to form bottle caps from tin
sheets. Unit is not numerically controlled.
HTS PROVISION : Presses for working metal:
Other...used.
HTS SUBHEADING : 8462.99.0010
RATE OF DUTY : 4.4% ad valorem
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