CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:105-887768

Piscis Manufacturing, Co.
Anibal Hernandez
P.O. Box 2432
Old San Juan, P.R. 00902-2432

RE: The tariff classification of pad printing machines from Hong Kong

Dear Mr. Hernandez:

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 19, 1993

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Pad Printing Machines

HTS PROVISION : Other Printing Machinery, Other

HTS SUBHEADING : 8443.50.5000

RATE OF DUTY : 3.3 percent 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