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