The tariff classification of grinders, buffers and adeburring unit from West Germany and Italy.

NY 855640 SEP 10 1990 CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104)855640 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8456.90.1080; 8460.11.0080; 8460.90.0020; 8460.90.0080 Mr. Kenneth Zoll Alvar Process Technologies 633 Beaver Road Glenview, Illinois 60025 RE: The tariff classification of grinders, buffers and a deburring unit from West Germany and Italy. Dear Mr. Zoll: 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 : August 10, 1990 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : (1) Stahl SMF 350 Belt Grinder (2) Stahl HP 960 Buffer-a polishing machine for finishing the surface of a workpiece (3) Stahl CNC Buffer or Grinder (4) AVT Electrochemical Debur- ring Unit (5) Fintec Model 411 Grinder-Valued at U.S. $930 With the exception of the Fintec grinder, the machines are manufactured in West Germany. The Fintec grinder is of Italian origin. HTS PROVISION : (1) Machine tools for grinding metal: other (2) Machine tools for polishing or otherwise finishing metal: other (3) Machine tools for grinding metal: Flat-surface grinding machines, in which the positioning in any one axis can be set up to an accuracy of at least 0.01mm: numerically controlled, other (4) Machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by electro-chemical process, for working metal, other (5) Machine tools for grinding metal: other, valued under U.S. $2,500 each HTS SUBHEADING : (1) 8460.90.0080 (2) 8460.90.0080 (3) 8460.11.0080 (4) 8456.90.1080 (5) 8460.90.0020 RATE OF DUTY : (1) 4.4% (2) 4.4% (3) 4.4% (4) 4.4% (5) 4.4% A copy of this ruling 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