The tariff classification of the White 6710 tractor from France.

NY C86442 April 23, 1998 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:MM:106 C86442 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8701.90.1040 Mr. Gary Gilsorf Agco 4830 River Green Parkway Duluth, GA 30136-2568 RE: The tariff classification of the White 6710 tractor from France. Dear Mr. Gilsorf: In your letter dated April 1, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted descriptive literature with your request. The White 6710 wheeled tractor is powered by a Cummins 6-cylinder diesel engine and is available in a 2-wheel drive configuration. Other features include a 3-point hitch, inboard wet disc brakes, and a 32x32 Quadrashift transmission. This tractor is rated at approximately 95 PTO horsepower (70.8 kW). The White 6710 will be used in farming and can accommodate a variety of agricultural implements such as plows, planters, loaders or harrows. The applicable subheading for the White 6710 tractor will be 8701.90.1040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other tractors suitable for agricultural use with a PTO of 59.7 kW or more but less than 74.6 kW. The rate of duty will be free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). 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 Patrick J. Wholey at 212-466-5668. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division