CLA-2-90:S:N:N3:114 808499
Mr. Warren E. Coe
Amway Corporation
7575 E. Fulton Road
Ada, Michigan 49355
RE: The tariff classification of binoculars and 35 mm cameras
from China.
Dear Mr. Coe:
In your letter dated March 21, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The binoculars, SKU No. X3437, are prism type binoculars
with an 8 x 40 magnification. The cameras consist of four models
of 35 mm cameras; SKU Nos. F3260, F3442 and F4616, have a built-
in flash unit and SKU No. F3120 is without a flash unit.
The applicable subheading for the binocular will be
9005.10.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for prism binoculars. The rate of duty
will be free.
The applicable subheading for the cameras with built-in
flash units will be 9006.53.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for photographic cameras,
for roll film of a width of 35 mm. The rate of duty will be 2.4
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the camera without the flash
units will be 9006.53.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for photographic cameras, for
roll film of a width of 35 mm, other. The rate of duty will be
2.4 percent ad valorem.
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