NY 862757: The tariff classification of machine tools from Germany.

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                                   NY 862757

                                  MAY 15, 1991

CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104-862757  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8457.10.0035; 8458.11.0090; 8459.61.0080

Mr. John P. Capriola
Ingersoll GmbH (Inc.)
1301 Eddy Avenue
Rockford, Illinois 61103-3173

RE:  The tariff classification of machine tools from Germany.

Dear Mr. Capriola:

     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   :    April 18, 1991

     DESCRIPTION OF
     MERCHANDISE       :    (1) Ingersoll Bohle Master Center,
                         Horizontal (horizontal machining center)
                            (2) Ingersoll Bohle Master Center,
                         Portal (vertical/horizontal machining center)
                            (3) Waldrich Coburg CNC Extrusion
                         Screw Milling Machines (Models 30ESF320 &
                         40ESF660)
                            (4) Waldrich Siegen CNC Roll Lathes
                         (all over 37.3 kW) 
          
     HTS PROVISION     :    (1) & (2) Machining centers with ATC's: other
                            (3) other milling machines: numerically
                         controlled
                            (4) horizontal lathes: numerically controlled

     HTS SUBHEADING    :    (1) & (2) 8457.10.0035
                            (3) 8459.61.0080
                            (4) 8458.11.0090

     RATE OF DUTY      :    (1 - 3) 4.2 percent ad valorem
                            (4) 4.4 percent 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