NY 866613: The tariff classification of the Massey-Ferguson 3690 tractor from France

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                                   NY 866613

                              September 6, 1991


CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:106-866613  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8701.90.1060  

Mr. G. Gilstorf
Massey-Ferguson
Atlantic Region
P.O. Box 95026
3100 Smoketree Court
Suite 505
Raleigh, NC 27625

RE:  The tariff classification of the Massey-Ferguson 3690
     tractor from France

Dear Mr. Gilstorf:

     In your letter dated July 1, 1991, received in this office
on September 3, 1991, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.  You have enclosed a specification sheet and an
illustration of the tractor.

     The M-F 3690 wheeled tractor is powered by a 6-cylinder
Valmet diesel engine and a 16 speed synchromesh transmission. 
This tractor will be available in both two wheel drive and four
wheel drive models.  Other features include a 3-point hitch, wet
disc hydraulic brakes, independent type PTO, a dry dual element
air cleaner, and hydrostatic power steering.  This model is rated
at approximately 170 PTO horsepower.  The 2WD model weighs 13,200
pounds and the 4WD model weighs 14,300 pounds.

     The M-F 3690 wheeled tractor will be used in farming and
could be used with various implements such as plows, cultivators,
rakes, hay balers or disc harrows.
     
     The applicable subheading for the M-F 3690 tractor will be
8701.90.1060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other tractors suitable for
agricultural use with a PTO of 119.4 kW or more but less than
134.3 kW.  The rate of duty will be free.   

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     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