CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104©852143

Mr. C. Anthony Voight
Witschi Electronics U.S.A., Ltd.
P.O. Box 2
Palmyra, NJ 08065-0002

RE: The tariff classification of watch module holders from Switzerland.

Dear Mr. Voight:

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 25, 1990 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Models PM 4000P and PM 4000L hold quartz watch modules while the accuracy of the modules is being measured. The models are not capable of performing any testing operations on their own. Their power is derived from the watch test instruments (i.e. Q TEST 2200, Q Test 4100 and Q Test 5500) to which they are attached during the testing period.

HTS PROVISION : Accessories for other instruments for measuring or checking electrical quantities

HTS SUBHEADING : 9030.90.8000

RATE OF DUTY : 4.9%

A copy of this ruling 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