870252 87 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a drum lifter from Germany

Issued January 16, 1992 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8428.90.0090

Headings: 8428

Product description

The tariff classification of a drum lifter from Germany

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NY 870252 Jan. 16, 1992 CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 870252 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8428.90.0090 Mr. Michael P. Schiavone Schenkers International Forwarders, Inc. Exchange Place Center 10 Exchange Place, Suite 1500 Jersey City, NJ 07302-3998 RE: The tariff classification of a drum lifter from Germany Dear Mr. Schiavone: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : December 31, 1991 ON BEHALF OF : M.O. Industries Inc. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Muller mobile hydraulic drum positioner, used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries to grip, lift and tilt a 55 gallon drum in order to discharge the drum's contents HTS PROVISION : Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: other machinery: other: other HTS SUBHEADING : 8428.90.0090 RATE OF DUTY : 2 percent ad valorem 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

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