NY 857414
NOV 15 1990
CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 857414
Ms. Susan Friend
Yamato Customs Brokers U.S.A., Inc.
920 N. Dillon Drive
Wood Dale, Illinois 60191
RE: The tariff classification of large mask pattern generator
systems from Japan.
Dear Ms. Friend:
In your letter dated October 18, 1990 on behalf of NSK Corp.
of Elmhurst, Illinois you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The Large Mask Pattern Generator Systems, Models LZ-1000 and
LZ-340, are optical pattern generators which produce photomasks
for VLSI patterns used in the manufacture of high-definition TV,
LCD's etc. Both models feature a high precision X-Y stage and a
variable aperture. The systems also include the computer hardware
- processor, terminal, printer etc. - necessary to operate the
pattern generator.
The applicable subheading for the Large Mask Pattern
Generator Systems will be 9017.20.8070, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
drawing instruments. The rate of duty will be 5.8 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