CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:114 848935
Mr. David T. Arth
R.L. Swearer Company, Inc.
115 McLaughlin Road
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108
RE: The tariff classification of binoculars from Korea.
Dear Mr. Arth:
In your letter dated January 17, 1990, on behalf of Bryan China
Company, New Castle, Pennsylvania, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The item for which you request a classification is an inexpensive
paper-framed binocular. On the binocular is printed a State of
Virginia trademark, as well as the words "Product of LooksportTM" and
a seal reading "Officially Licensed Collegiate Products."
The applicable subheading for the binoculars will be
9005.10.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for binoculars, other. Subheading 9005.10.0080 is free
of duty.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
We note that the sample you have submitted is not marked with the
country of origin. In accordance with U.S. Customs marking
regulations, products imported into the United States must show the
country of origin in a clear, legible, and conspicuous manner.
Therefore, the words "Made in Korea" must appear on the binocular, in
close proximity to the word "Virginia" and also in close proximity to
the words "Product of LooksportTM."
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