NY 864516
JUL 22 1991
CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104-864516
Mr. Ed Nickel
Nissho Iwai American Corporation
100 Galleria Officentre
Suite 221
Southfield, MI 48034-4708
RE: The tariff classification of a gas analyzer from Japan.
Dear Mr. Nickel:
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 : June 20, 1991
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The "DIAVAC" gas analyzer is designed
to measure gas volume included in aluminum
die casting by analyzing the change of
vacuum level to be measured after extraction
of gases from molten aluminum specimen in the
vacuum chamber.
HTS PROVISION : Other electrical gas or smoke
analysis apparatus
HTS SUBHEADING : 9027.10.2000
RATE OF DUTY : 4.9% 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