CLA-2-91:S:N:N8:344 802432
Ms. Alexandra M. Stoianovici
Associated Merchandising Corporation
1440 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of an alarm clock/talking picture
frame from Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Stoianovici:
In your letter dated September 19, 1994, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, Style #LS-002, is an alarm clock/talking
picture frame. The clock has an LCD, battery operated, opto-
electronic watch movement in a plastic case. The unit, which
measures approximately 2 1/2" x 2 1/2", has a hinged cover, the
inside of which serves as a picture frame. The article is equipped
with a 20-second recording/playback voice message.
Your sample is being returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the alarm clock/talking picture
frame will be 9103.10.20, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of United
States (HTS), which provides for Clocks with watch
movements...Battery powered: With opto-electronic display only.
The rate of duty will be 3.9% on the movement and case plus 5.3% on
the battery.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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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