CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 850824
Mr. Richard Thau
Brother International Corp.
200 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, N.J. 08875-6714
RE: The tariff classification of tagging machines from Japan
Dear Mr. Thau:
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 INQUIRY RECEIVED: March 26, 1990
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Multiple Automatic Tagger (MAT),
a machine which utilizes air pressure
to attach tags to garments by means of
slender plastic hooks
HTS PROVISION : Other machines and mechanical appliances
having individual functions, not
specified or included elsewhere....
HTS SUBHEADING : 8479.89.9090
RATE OF DUTY : 3.7 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