CLA-2-93:S:N:N1:119 870113
Ms. Lisa McCormick
Kamino Intl. Transport, Inc.
P.O. Box 20854
Atlanta, GA 30320
RE: The tariff classification of an unassembled "stungun" from
Korea
Dear Ms. McCormick:
In your letter dated December 23, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on behalf of Summit International
Co., Atlanta, GA.
Based on the information furnished, the "stungun" to be
imported is a battery operated self-defense device that is used
to inflict an electric shock on an attacker. The hand-held
"stungun" has a plastic body and metal probes that must touch the
body of the attacker in order to inflict the shock. The article
will be imported unassembled but all the parts necessary for its
completion will be in the same shipment.
The applicable subheading for the "stungun" will be
9304.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other arms. The rate of duty will be
5.7 percent.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport