The tariff classification of a lathe for the working of hard plastics from Japan.

NY 870525 February 3, 1992 CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104-870525 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8465.99.0050 Mr. Machiko Celli Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. San Francisco Branch - Air Cargo Division 401 East Grand Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 RE: The tariff classification of a lathe for the working of hard plastics from Japan. Dear Mr. Celli: 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 : January 8, 1992 ON BEHALF OF : Kings River Eye Care Corp. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Used numerically controlled Model CLM-35 horizontal, single spindle lathe for the cutting of contact lens made of hard plastics. HTS PROVISION : Machine tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: Other...Other HTS SUBHEADING : 8465.99.0050 RATE OF DUTY : 3% 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