CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:104 860025
Mr. Andrew John Holt
Falconry Originals USA
3855 Bledsoe Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90066
RE: The tariff classification of scales from the United Kingdom.
Dear Mr. Holt:
In your letter dated January 23, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The balance type scales are designed to determine the
weights of birds of prey. Each scale is fitted with a perch on
one end (on which the bird is placed) and weights on the other
end to determine the weight of the bird in ounces. The heavy
cast iron scales are equipped with a movable weight to zero the
scales before use. Weight is determined by balancing the bird
against exchangeable weights which are imported with the scales.
None of the models are digital or electronic. The maximum
weighing capacity does not exceed 30 kg. The units do not
incorporate any devices for recording and totalling a series of
weighing operations. The scales will be used as falconry
equipment for the training and/or flying of birds of prey.
The applicable subheading for the scales will be
8423.81.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for weighing machinery (excluding balances
of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated
counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all
kinds, parts of weighing machinery: other weighing machinery:
having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg: other.
The rate of duty will be 4.4% 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