Finanse publiczne · 06/12/1996

Tariff Classification of Hydraulic Mine Roof Shield Supports

This notice advises the public that Customs proposes a change of practice regarding the classification of hydraulic mine roof shield supports under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Customs has a uniform and established practice of classifying shield supports under subheading 8430.50.50, HTSUS, which provides for other self-propelled excavating machinery. Customs intends to change this practice to reflect the proper classification of the shield supports under subheading 8479.89.95, HTSUS, which provides for other machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter. If this proposed change is adopted, those rulings which are inconsistent with our current practice would be revoked. We believe such action would affect only the classification of the hydraulic mine roof shield supports. Before adopting this proposed change, consideration will be given to any written comments timely submitted in response to publication of this document.