CLA-2-:91:S:N:N3G:344
Mr. Thomas F. Patterson
SPD Precision
P.O. Box 600
Mahwah, N. J. 07430-0600
RE: The tariff classification of a clock movements from Japan.
Dear Mr. Patterson:
In your letter dated November 7, l990, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on clock movements.
You have submitted three sample clock movements with your
request.
Product number 15109 is a battery-powered quartz analog dual
chime clock movement, without dial, or hands and having no jewels
or batteries.
Product number 15009 is a battery-powered, quartz analog
dual chime clock movement, with a pendulum, having no dial or
hands, and no jewels or batteries.
Product number 15008 is a battery powered, quartz analog
dual chime clock movement with a pendulum and long shaft, having
no dial or hands and no jewels or batteries.
The applicable subheading for the clock movements will be
9109.19.60, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for clock movements, complete and
assembled: battery or AC powered, other: other: other: valued
over $5 each. The rate of duty will be 45 cents each plus 6.4%
on the movement plus 5.3% on the battery.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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