CLA-2-95:S:N:N7:224 811186
Jim Kosinski
Terragreen N.A.
Cherry Valley, NY 13320-0540
RE: The tariff classification of an Ocean Fishing Magnet from
Australia.
Dear Mr. Kosinski:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : May 30, 1995
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Item is chum used as a fish
attractant by fishermen to attract
fish to an area where a line and bait
are dropped and waiting. The fish
are attracted to the chum chiefly by
the extracted fish oil constituent.
HTS PROVISION : Fishing rods, fish hooks and other
line fishing tackle...: other,
artifical baits and flies.
HTS SUBHEADING : 9507.90.7000
RATE OF DUTY : 9 percent ad valorem
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