NY 865707: The tariff classification of an agricultural tractor from France

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                                   NY 865707

                              August 21, 1991                    
          


CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:106-865707  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8701.90.1060

Mr. G. Gilstorf
Massey-Ferguson
P.O. Box 95026
3100 Smoketree Court, Suite 505
Raleigh, NC 27625

RE:  The tariff classification of an agricultural tractor from
     France

Dear Mr. Gilstorf:

     In your letter dated July 1, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  You enclosed a specification sheet and a
photograph of the tractor.   
     The tractor is identified as model MF 3690, is wheeled and
is powered by a Valmet 6-cylinder diesel engine with a full
syncromesh 16 speed manual transmission.  This tractor will be
available in both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive models.  Other
features include a 3 point hitch, wet disc hydraulic brakes,
independent type PTO, and hydrostatic power steering.  The two
wheel drive model weighs 13,200 pounds and the four wheel drive
model weighs 14,300 pounds.  The MF 3690 is rated at
approximately 170 PTO horsepower.

     The MF 3690 wheeled tractor will be used in farming and
could be used with various implements, such as plows,
cultivators, rakes, disc harrows and hay balers.

     The applicable subheading for the MF 3690 tractor will be
8701.90.1060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other tractors suitable for
agricultural use with a PTO of 119.5 kW or more but less than
134.3 kW..  The duty rate 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