NY a86446: The tariff classification of a MultiReactor from Hungary

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                            NY A86446

                         August 16, 1996

CLA-2-84:RR:NC:MA:104 A86446  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8419.89.9085  

Dr. Thomas L. Varga
ComGenex USA, Inc.
5 Independence Way, Suite 300
Princeton, NJ 08540

RE:  The tariff classification of a MultiReactor from Hungary

Dear Dr. Varga:

     In your letter dated July 24, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The MultiReactor consists of a reaction unit and a control
unit, interconnected by a flexible cable.  The MultiReactor is
designed for use in matrix-type chemical reaction where the
reaction conditions can be uniformly set.    

     The reaction unit (also referred to as the heater-mixer
unit) consists of 24 openings needed for the accommodation of the
reaction vessels, thus enabling the unit to carry out up to 24
similar reactions simultaneously.  This unit contains heating and
cooling coils which surround the reaction vessel holders.  It
also features a platinum sensor unit for measuring the
temperature of the reaction vessels.  Data obtained through use
of this sensor is then fed back to the control unit.  The mixing
system consists of a motor situated underneath each reaction
vessel holder.  Each reaction vessel holder has a permanent
magnet attached to the axis of the motor.  A teflonized magnetic
bar is placed in each reaction vessel.  Once the reaction vessel
is placed in the heater-mixer unit, the liquid is stirred.  The
rate of the rotation of the permanent magnet can be controlled
and set. The control unit allows the setting of the temperature
of the reactions and the mixing (rotation) conditions.  The
mixing, while essential, is a secondary function designed to
facilitate the principal function of the MultiReactor, i.e., the
heating/cooling. 

     The applicable subheading for the MultiReactor will be
8419.89.9085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for machinery, plant or laboratory
equipment, whether or not electrically heated, for the treatment
of materials by a process involving a change of temperature such
as heating, cooking, roasting, distilling, rectifying,
sterilizing, pasteurizing, steaming, drying, evaporating,
vaporizing, condensing or cooling, other than machinery or plant
of a kind used for domestic purposes; ... :  other.  The rate of
duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem.   

     Articles classifiable under subheading 8419.89.9085, HTS,
which are products of Hungary are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance
with all applicable regulations, if the GSP is renewed.

     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 Robert
Losche at 212-466-5670.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division