The tariff classification of a lead conditioning machine from Germany.
Issued April 3, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8462.29.0050
Headings: 8462
Product description
You state that the machine sets the pitch on the leads of a semiconductor. The literature for the LeadStar 800 states that it corrects coplanarity, stand-off, bent lead, pitch, and sweep in a single correction station. The conditioning tools are lead pitch specific and perform combing plus vertical and horizontal positioning of the leads. High precision, computer controlled stepper motor units move the conditioning tools to their specific start and end positions.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the LeadStar 800 will be 8462.29.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for machine tools for working metal by bending, folding, straightening or flattening.
Full text
NY A81108 April 3, 1996 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:MA:104 A81108 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8462.29.0050 Mr. Gary N. Pederson Tekcom Limited Company 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 3000 Phoenix, Arizona 85028 RE: The tariff classification of a lead conditioning machine from Germany. Dear Mr. Pederson: In your letter dated February 29, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You state that the machine sets the pitch on the leads of a semiconductor. The literature for the LeadStar 800 states that it corrects coplanarity, stand-off, bent lead, pitch, and sweep in a single correction station. The conditioning tools are lead pitch specific and perform combing plus vertical and horizontal positioning of the leads. High precision, computer controlled stepper motor units move the conditioning tools to their specific start and end positions. The applicable subheading for the LeadStar 800 will be 8462.29.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for machine tools for working metal by bending, folding, straightening or flattening. The rate of duty will be 4.4 percent. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Robert Losche at 212-466-5670. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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