CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 879246
Ms. Rosalyn McKenna
A.J. Arango, Inc.
P.O. Box 3007
Tampa, Florida 33601
RE: The tariff classification of wheel balancing machines from
Germany.
Dear Ms. McKenna:
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 8, 1992
ON BEHALF OF : The Performance Brake Lathe
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Wheel balancing machines Models
Microtec 520 and Microtec 530 are
used to balance car and motorcycle
wheels up to 65kg. The individual
phases (acceleration, 3-second
measuring procedure, braking) are
indicated by LEDs. Imbalance data
and compensation points are
calculated and stored.
HTS PROVISION : Measuring or checking instruments,
appliances and machines: Machines
for balancing mechanical parts.
HTS SUBHEADING : 9031.10.0000
RATE OF DUTY : 4.9 percent 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