CLA-2-69:S:N:N3:227 849672
Ms. Susan E. Carr
C.J. Tower Inc.
128 Dearborn Street
Buffalo, N.Y. 14207-3198
RE: The tariff classification of macerating toilet systems from
France.
Dear Ms. Carr:
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 : February 7, 1990.
ON BEHALF OF : Sanitary for All Ltd.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The items are described as ceramic toilet
systems. The "Saniplus" system is a ceramic
toilet that has a box with an electrical
motor connected to it; the system liquifies
human waste and paper by means of a rotating
blade, pumping the waste into the sewer
system. The "Sanicompact" is a compact china
toilet system which has the motor built in
the base and pumps only its own waste away.
It is assumed the "Saniplus" system also is
made of china.
HTS PROVISION : Ceramic sinks, washbasins, water closet
bowls, flush tanks and similar sanitary
fixtures, of porcelain or china.
HTS SUBHEADING : 6910.10.00.
RATE OF DUTY : 7.2 percent ad valorem.
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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