J85709 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of the Sandvik cooling conveyor system from Canada.

Issued June 19, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8419.89.9540

Headings: 8419

Product description

You submitted descriptive literature with your request. The product in question is a cooling and solidification system. In general terms, molten product, whether food or chemical products, is loaded onto the steel belt by means of a suitable feeding device. The heat released during cooling and solidification is eliminated through the belt. The underside of the belt is sprayed with water from spray nozzles to ensure uniform distribution and cooling. The cooling water is collected in bottom tanks and drained through an integrated collecting pipe. The cooled and solidified product is collected at the end of the conveyor.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Sandvik cooling conveyor system will be 8419.89.9540, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other machinery, plant or equipment designed for cooling.

Full text

NY J85709 June 19, 2003 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:MM:106 J85709 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8419.89.9540 Ms. Naila Elfar Corporation House Ltd. 275 Slater Street, Suite 2002 Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1P5H9 RE: The tariff classification of the Sandvik cooling conveyor system from Canada. Dear Ms. Elfar: In your letter dated May 20, 2003, on behalf of Sandvik Process Systems, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted descriptive literature with your request. The product in question is a cooling and solidification system. In general terms, molten product, whether food or chemical products, is loaded onto the steel belt by means of a suitable feeding device. The heat released during cooling and solidification is eliminated through the belt. The underside of the belt is sprayed with water from spray nozzles to ensure uniform distribution and cooling. The cooling water is collected in bottom tanks and drained through an integrated collecting pipe. The cooled and solidified product is collected at the end of the conveyor. The applicable subheading for the Sandvik cooling conveyor system will be 8419.89.9540, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other machinery, plant or equipment designed for cooling. The general rate of duty will be 4.2 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 Patrick J. Wholey at 646-733-3013. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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