NY 866435: The tariff classification of a pulsator tester from theNetherlands.

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                                   NY 866435

                               September 3, 1991 


CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 866435  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9031.80.0080  

Dr. Sybren Y. Reitsma
Lacto-Tech Service
1025 Esdras Place
Windsor, Ontario N8S 2N1 Canada

RE:  The tariff classification of a pulsator tester from the
Netherlands.

Dear Dr. Reitsma:

     In your letter dated August 22, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.         
     
     The PT IV Pulsator Tester has been specially developed to
check all functions of the pulsator system (milking equipment).
The PT IV measures a constant vacuum and a pulsating vacuum. The
unit features a memory with internal storage for data from 24
pulsators, a built-in printer and a measuring range of 25-300
pulses per minute. The tester measures 250 x 130 x 80 mm and
weighs 1185 grams. It is used by service companies, cattle
inspection  agencies, for scientific research and by dairy
farmers themselves.
     
     The applicable subheading for the Pulsator Tester will be
9031.80.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for measuring or checking instruments,
appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in
this chapter: other.  The rate of duty will be 4.9 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