CLA-2-90:TC:MLL:A15 C89056
Ms. Kathy Young, Brokerage Supervisor
Panalpina. Inc.
310 Interstate Blvd.
Greenville, SC 29615
RE: The tariff classification of a yarn tension sensor module
from Germany.
Dear Ms. Young:
In your letter dated June 10, 1998 on behalf of Petree &
Stoudt Associates, Inc., you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The ZKS40 sensor modules are parts of quality control
apparatus called the "On line Tensor"(OLT) system. The OLT
system sensors use variations in Hall effect current to measure
the tension in yarns. The sensors can be placed at the output
end of the texturing, winding, or tufting processes. The yarns
pass through the housing past a sensor and generate a signal
which is relayed by cable to an evaluation system. The output is
interpreted by a digital processing machine and the production of
various lines can be graded. The system can be programmed so
that if an error threshold is reached an alarm is activated or
production is shut down.
The applicable subheading for the ZKS40 module will be
9031.80.8085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Measuring or checking instruments,
appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in
this chapter...Parts and accessories: Other: Other. The rate of
duty will be 2.3 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,
Robert M. Jacksta,
Port Director
Washington, D.C.