The tariff classification of automatic rotary gear deburring machines from Germany

NY 817703 January 11, 1996 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:MA:104 817703 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8461.40.5070 Ms. Lisa C. Schneider Associated Customhouse Brokers, Inc. Water Tower Park 1099 Jay Street, Bldg C-5 PO Box 22670 Rochester, NY 14692-2670 RE: The tariff classification of automatic rotary gear deburring machines from Germany Dear Ms. Schneider: 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 : December 18, 1995 ON BEHALF OF : The Gleason Works DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Hurth ZEA Line: Automatic Rotary Gear Deburring Machines HTS PROVISION : Machine tools for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing, sawing, cutting-off and other machine tools working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, not elsewhere specified or included: ... Gear grinding or finishing machines...Other: Other ... . HTS SUBHEADING : 8461.40.5070 RATE OF DUTY : 4.4 percent ad valorem A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Robert Losche at 212-466-5670. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division