CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 868832
Ms. Sandra G. Hammack
GreCon Electronics, Inc.
7747 SW Cirrus Drive
Beaverton, Oregon 97005-5968
RE: The tariff classification of an internal bond analyzer from
Germany.
Dear Ms. Hammack:
In your letter dated November 12, 1991 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The UPU 2000 Internal Bond Analyzer uses ultrasonic waves to
detect blisters or unbonded areas in particleboard panels. The
system consists basically of a control console, a computer, and
up to 16 inspection channels (ultrasonic transmitters and
receivers) depending on the panel width and the inspection
density desired. The printer and edge marking unit depicted in
the literature are not imported. In operation, transmitter
transducers generate ultrasonic waves sending them through the
panel from below. When the waves arrive at the panel surface, 90%
of their energy is reflected; 10% penetrates and reaches the
receiver. When there is a defect in the panel such as a blister,
the penetrating ultrasound waves are weakened a second time with
the result that only 1% reaches the receiver. This considerable
reduction is immediately recognized as a quality defect.
The applicable subheading for the UPU 2000 Internal Bond
Analyzer will be 9031.80.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for measuring or checking
instruments, appliances or machines, not specified or included
elsewhere in this chapter. 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