CLA-2-91:S:N:N3G:344 851729
Mr. O. W. Waters
Waters Shipping Company
North Carolina State Docks
P.O. Box 118
Wilmington, NC 28402-0118
RE: The tariff classification of an alarm clock from Brazil.
Dear Mr. Waters:
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 : April 17, 1990
ON BEHALF OF : Ingraham, Div. of Toastmaster,
Laurinburg, N.C.
DESCRIPTION OF An Ingraham keywind travel alarm
MERCHANDISE : clock in a folding clock case, with
a mechanical no (0) jewel clock movement
that is regulated by a balance wheel
and hairspring. The movement is less
than 50mm wide and more than 12mm thick,
including the dial support plate in the
measurement of the thickness.
HTS PROVISION : Other clocks: alarm clocks: other: with
movement measuring not over 50mm in width
or diameter: not constructed or designed to
operate for over 47 hours without rewinding.
HTS SUBHEADING : 9105.19.10
RATE OF DUTY : 30 cents each + 6.9% on the case.
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