CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:106-859733
Mr. Harvey W. Huntzinger
National Systems Management Corp.
4600-H Pinecrest Office Park Drive
Alexandria, VA 22312
RE: The tariff classification of fire extinguishers from the
United Kingdom
Dear Mr. Huntzinger:
In your letter dated January 14, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling. You have submitted descriptive literature
and a brochure.
The Mailsaver-S and the Mailsaver-SH are described as
automatic ionization type smoke, heat and hydrocarbon detectors
and fire extinguishers. The imported articles are rectangular
containers with a bulb-detector, wiring, and a small halon gas
extinguisher. When the bulb bursts at a pre-set temperature it
triggers an electrical circuit which activates a plunger that
punctures the fire extinguisher. By sensing smoke, these fire
extinguishers are activated before an actual fire takes hold and
spreads. The Mailsaver-S and the Mailsaver-SH are to be marketed
in the United States for use in alarm systems and inside (at the
top) of a computer mainframe. The Mailsaver-S operates on DC
voltage and it measures 280mm in length, 60mm in width, and 95mm
in depth. The Mailsaver-SH is a larger capacity extinguisher
that operates on AC as well as DC voltage. This model measures
280mm in length, 60mm in width, and 105mm in depth.
The applicable subheading for the Mailsaver-S and Mailsaver-
SH will be 8424.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for fire extinguishers, whether or
not charged. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
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