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The tariff classification of a metalizer from Liechtenstein
Issued December 11, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8543.89.2000
Headings: 8543
Product description
As indicated by the submitted descriptive literature, the metalizer, described as the “Series 2000 CD, DVD Metalizer”, is a physical vapor deposition apparatus used in coating digital video disks. The Series 2000 consists of three models, identified as the Swivel 2000, the Cube Lite 2000, and the Cube Speed 2000.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Series 2000 CD, DVD Metalizer” will be 8543.89.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other physical vapor deposition apparatus.
Full text
NY I88165 December 11, 2002 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 I88165 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.89.2000 Ms. Tina M. Karwich Unaxis USA, Inc. 10050 16th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33716 RE: The tariff classification of a metalizer from Liechtenstein Dear Ms. Karwich: In your letter dated November 7, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted descriptive literature, the metalizer, described as the “Series 2000 CD, DVD Metalizer”, is a physical vapor deposition apparatus used in coating digital video disks. The Series 2000 consists of three models, identified as the Swivel 2000, the Cube Lite 2000, and the Cube Speed 2000. The applicable subheading for the “Series 2000 CD, DVD Metalizer” will be 8543.89.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other physical vapor deposition apparatus. The rate of duty will be 2.5 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 David Curran at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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