The tariff classification of precision grinding machines from Switzerland.

NY 858183 DEC 10 1990 CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104)858183 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8460.21.0080; 8460.29.0010 Mr. Ernest Ferrante Kuehne & Nagel, Inc. 10 Exchange Place - 19th Floor Jersey City, NJ 07302 RE: The tariff classification of precision grinding machines from Switzerland. Dear Mr. Ferrante: 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 : November 20, 1990 ON BEHALF OF : Kellenberger Inc. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : (1) Precision Universal Cylindrical Grinding Machines (Type UR-CNC) Precision Cylindrical Grinding Machines (Type R-CNC) Precision Straight Plunge and Angle Plunge Grinding Machines (Type RS-CNC) "H" Series, CNC, OD/ID Grinding Machines (2) Precision Universal Grinding Machines (Type U) HTS PROVISION : (1) Machine tools for grinding metal: Other grinding machines, in which the positioning in any one axis can be set up to an accuracy of at least 0.01mm: Numerically control- led,other (2) Machine tools for grinding metal: Other grinding machines, in which the positioning in any one axis can be set up to an accuracy of at least 0.01mm: Other: External cylindrical, including universal HTS SUBHEADING : (1) 8460.21.0080 (2) 8460.29.0010 RATE OF DUTY : (1) 4.4% ad valorem (2) 4.4% ad valorem 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