The tariff classification of the Flawmaster 2000-T from England
Issued April 8, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9031.49.9000
Headings: 9031
Product description
This machine is designed to inspect and measure the surface of ceramic tiles for common manufacturing defects such as pressing and firing defects, mechanical damage, glaze defects, tone/shade and decoration faults, size, planarity and rectangularity defects. The system includes a video camera, an industrial computer and a high speed image processor.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Flawmaster 2000-T will be 9031.49.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other optical instruments and appliances, other, other.
Full text
NY C85567 April 8, 1998 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:MM:114 C85567 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9031.49.9000 Ms. Therese Ignich A.V. Reilly International Ltd. 1555 North Michael Drive Wood Dale, IL 60191 RE: The tariff classification of the Flawmaster 2000-T from England Dear Ms. Ignich: In your letter dated March 17, 1998, on behalf of Surface Inspection Limited of England, you requested a tariff classification ruling on the Flawmaster 2000-T. This machine is designed to inspect and measure the surface of ceramic tiles for common manufacturing defects such as pressing and firing defects, mechanical damage, glaze defects, tone/shade and decoration faults, size, planarity and rectangularity defects. The system includes a video camera, an industrial computer and a high speed image processor. The applicable subheading for the Flawmaster 2000-T will be 9031.49.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other optical instruments and appliances, other, other. The rate of duty will be 4.8 percent 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 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 Barbara Kiefer at 212-466-5685. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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