NY 866361: The tariff classification of a bow or stern thruster fromFrance

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                                   NY 866361

                                September 11, 1991


CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 866361  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8479.89.9090

Mr. Richard P. Boule
Thrust Marine Products
P. O. Box 754
Marlboro, MA 01752

RE:  The tariff classification of a bow or stern thruster from
France

Dear Mr. Boule:

     In your letter dated August 7, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.         

     The MAX Power Retract Model R 300 is a hydraulically
operated retractable bow or stern maneuvering thruster for
vessels from 50 to 115 feet in length and up to 240,000 pounds
displacement.  The truster will be sold to yacht and commercial
boat builders, boat yards, and marinas for installation in
sailing yachts, high speed power craft, and workboats.

     The Model R 300 basically consists of a set of matched twin
propellers to provide thrust in either direction, an epoxy-
coated alloy aluminum or stainless steel housing, a turbine to
power the blades, a hydraulic deployment and retraction system,
and an electric control panel.  The unit may be hydraulically
lowered into position in one second.  If the thruster is
inadvertently left in the down position and the vessel speed
exceeds 5-6 knots, an alarm will sound and retraction will
automatically begin.  A mechanical lock holds the unit in the up
position.  The retractable thruster weighs 161 pounds and can be
mounted on all hull shapes.  You indicated in your letter that it
will be imported without its hydraulic system, which will be
procured domestically.

     The applicable subheading for the MAX Power Retract Model R
300 thruster, imported without its hydraulic system, will be
8479.89.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other machines and mechanical
appliances having individual functions, not specified or included
elsewhere.  The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.   

     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