NY 866933: The tariff classification of a counter/tape inserter fromJapan.

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                                   NY 866933

                                October 8, 1991


CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 866933  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9029.10.8000  

Mr. George Bournazian
Airtech International Inc.
107 Woodwinds Industrial Court
Cary, North Carolina 27511

RE:  The tariff classification of a counter/tape inserter from
Japan.

Dear Mr. Bournazian:

     In your letter dated September 6, 1991 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.         
     
     The Airtech Tape Inserter is a combination counter/tape
inserter which can be used with any printing press, envelope
press, collator, folder or sheeting processor. The control unit,
which incorporates the counter and tape dispenser, monitors press
impressions at any speed and automatically inserts a paper tape
divider after counting a preset number of sheets. By counting
the number of tape insertions it can also serve as a batch
counter. The tape is ejected from its own feed mechanism and cut
after is is inserted into the stack. The portable stand (mounted
on casters) with height adjustable support arm for the control
unit is not imported. It is made in the U.S. by Airtech.

     The applicable subheading for the Airtech Tape Inserter will
be 9029.10.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for revolution counters, production
counters ... and the like.  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