NY 864780
JUL 22 1991
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104 864780
Ms. Linda Johanson
Kuehne & Nagel, Inc.
12856 Interurban Ave. South
Seattle, Washington 98168
RE: The tariff classification of an optimizing cut-off sawing
line and automatic scanners from France and Germany.
Dear Ms. Johanson:
In your letter dated June 20, 1991 on behalf of Grecon North
America, Inc. you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The optimizing cut-off sawing line from Grecon of Germany
consists basically of handling equipment, an automatic scanner,
the cut-off saw and a sorting unit. The timber is automatically
scanned for defects so that the cut-off saw may be put to optimum
use. The scanner controls the operation of the cut-off saw.
The applicable subheading for the optimizing cut-off sawing
line will be 8465.91.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for machine tools for working
wood ...: sawing machines. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad
valorem.
You have also inquired as to the classification of the
GreCon Scanner with infeed unit and a similar Scanner with infeed
unit from CTB of France when imported separately to upgrade
existing sawmills. As noted above, the scanner controls the
operation of the cut-off line.
The applicable subheading for the Scanners with infeed units
will be 8537.10.0070, HTS, which provides for boards, panels
(including numerical control panels), consoles, desks, cabinets
and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of headings
8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of
electricity: For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V ... Other:
Other ... The rate of duty will be 5.3 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