NY 863582 June 19, 1991
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 863582
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 8466.10.0010; 8466.30.3000;8466.30.5000; 8428.90.0090
Mr. Michael B. Marogil
NNR Aircargo Service (USA) Inc. 765 Dillon Drive Wood Dale, IL 60191-1596
RE: The tariff classification of die changing apparatus from Japan
Dear Mr. Marogil:
In your letter dated May 9, 1991 on behalf of AIOI (USA) Inc. you requested a tariffclassification ruling.
You submitted literature depicting articles used with mechanical and hydraulic presses tofacilitate the changing of press dies. The five articles you specifically inquiredabout are:
1. TX series and TY serieshydraulic clamps - these are used to secure the die firmly to thepress bed. TX series piston clamps are steel articles which utilizehydraulic pressure to extend a clamp rod, thus locking the diein place. They are custom machined to fit any T-slotdimension. TY series lever clamps are designed for use on dieswithout U-cuts. Hydraulic pressure applied to one end of a levercauses the other end to descend and lock the die down. Both types of clamps come in several sizes, with clamping forcesranging from 9,800 to 245,000 newtons.
2. Model DR spring operated dielifters and rollers - these consist of a series of adjustablespring-mounted rollers in a metal channel. They are placed in the T-slot or U-slot ofthe press bed and ennable the die to beeasily maneuvered into its proper position. They do not contain a power source. They are available in lengths ranging from 250 to1550 millimeters.
3. Model DLF hydraulic liftingrollers - these are similar to the spring operated die liftersdiscussed above, but incorporate hydraulic cylinders totemporarily raise the rollers up to 4 millimeters above the press bed.
4. Model PR die changepre-rollers - these are attached to the front of the press bed by means ofmounting blocks. They support the die as it is pulled out ofthe press so that the die can be lifted off by a crane orforklift. They consist of a series of fixed rollers mounted in aframe, with a die stopper at the tip to prevent the die fromaccidently rolling off.
5. Die changing carts - these areself-propelled carts, running on rails alongside the press,for carrying the dies to and from a storage rack. A series of rollers in the cart top are used to automatically push the die intothe press, or pull it from the press, thus reducing the timeand manpower needed to change dies.
The applicable subheading for the TX and TY series hydraulic clamps will be 8466.10.0010, HarmonizedTariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides fortool holders for forming- type or cutting-type dies. The rate of duty will be 4.9 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the model DR spring operated die lifters and rollers, and for themodel PR die change pre-rollers, will be 8466.30.5000, HTS, whichprovides for other special attachments for machine tools:other. The rate of duty will be 9.5 percent ad valorem.
For the model DLF hydraulic lifting rollers the applicable subheading will be 8466.30.3000, HTS,which provides for other special attachments for machine tools:machines. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
Finally, the applicable subheading for the die change carts will be 8428.90.0090, HTS, whichprovides for other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery:other machinery: other. The rate of duty will be 2 percent advalorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time thismerchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without acopy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customsofficer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F.Maguire
AreaDirector
New YorkSeaport
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