NY 857111
OCT 25 1990
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104 857111
Ms. Donna J. Fox
Ladish Co., Inc.
5481 South Packard Ave.
Cudahy, Wisconsin 53110
RE: The tariff classification of a ram adapter for a forging
hammer from England.
Dear Ms. Fox:
In your letter dated October 5, 1990 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The adapter is described as a holder of dies used in a
forging hammer. It's attached by keys (or wedges) on either side
between the ram and the die, on both the top and bottom of the
hammer. After importation, the adapter will be further machined
on one side to enable it to fit a male or female ram shank. (Rams
are purchased with a male shank, compatible with a female
adapter. As the ram shank wears, to extend the life of the ram,
the shank is remachined into a female shank, then requiring a
male adapter.) The side that actually holds the die is fully
machined in its imported condition.
The applicable subheading for the ram adapter will be
8466.10.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for tool holders for forming-type or
cutting-type dies. The rate of duty will be 4.9 percent ad
valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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