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The tariff classification of machine clamping tools from Germany.
Issued January 5, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8205.70.0090, 8204.11.0060
Product description
The subject items are described as follows: 1) Multi-Quick 60 clamping tool - which consists of a clamping shoe, arm and securing bolts. They are made of stainless steel. 2) 10" Allen Key - which is essentially a wrench. 3) Clamping frame - which is steel part of the clamping tool. 4) Short extension block - an aluminum clamping tool part. 5) High extension block - an aluminum clamping tool part. These products are used for mechanical clamping on machinery such as milling machines, presses, etc. They can be universally used on machinery having a T-slot or tapped hole machine table.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Multi-Quick 60 clamping tool, clamping frame and extension blocks will be 8205.70.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for vises, clamps and the like, and parts thereof: other: other. The applicable subheading for the allen key will be 8204.11.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for hand-operated spanners and wrenches, and parts thereof: nonadjustable, and parts thereof: other.
Full text
NY C82796 January 5, 1998 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:1:115 C82796 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8205.70.0090; 8204.11.0060 Mr. Walter Benda Lenzkes Clamping Tools, Inc. P.O. Box 660 Christiansburg, VA 24068 RE: The tariff classification of machine clamping tools from Germany. Dear Mr. Benda: In your letter dated December 5, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject items are described as follows: 1) Multi-Quick 60 clamping tool - which consists of a clamping shoe, arm and securing bolts. They are made of stainless steel. 2) 10" Allen Key - which is essentially a wrench. 3) Clamping frame - which is steel part of the clamping tool. 4) Short extension block - an aluminum clamping tool part. 5) High extension block - an aluminum clamping tool part. These products are used for mechanical clamping on machinery such as milling machines, presses, etc. They can be universally used on machinery having a T-slot or tapped hole machine table. The applicable subheading for the Multi-Quick 60 clamping tool, clamping frame and extension blocks will be 8205.70.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for vises, clamps and the like, and parts thereof: other: other. The duty rate will be 5% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the allen key will be 8204.11.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for hand-operated spanners and wrenches, and parts thereof: nonadjustable, and parts thereof: other. The duty rate will be 9% ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this 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 Melvyn Birnbaum at 212-466-5487. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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