CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:102 873105
Mr. Michael B. Speranza
B.E. Speranza Inc.
9013 Indianapolis Blvd.
Highland, IN 46322
RE: The tariff classification of a liquid level measuring system
from Sweden
Dear Mr. Speranza:
In your letter dated April 2, 1992 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The system in question is the DDS non contacting depth and
level gauging unit. It utilizes electromagnetic radar waves to
measure the level of liquids in containers. The literature
submitted depicts the principal use as being in the metallurgical
fields, notably in such areas as liquid steel level in a blast
furnace or liquid iron level in a transport ladle. The system
works by bouncing radar waves off of the liquid surface and
calculating the elapsed time from point of transmission to point
of reception. The system can perform 6 measurements per second
over a level range of from .5 meters to 28 meters. The results
of these measurements are calculated by a digital central
processing unit.
The applicable subheading for the non contacting depth and
level gauging system will be 9026.10.6000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the flow or
level of liquids, other, other. The rate of duty will be 4.7
percent ad valorem.
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