CLA-2-91:S:N:N3G:344

Mr. O.W. Waters
Waters Shipping Company
North Carolina State Docks
P.O. Box 118
Wilmington, NC 28402-0118

RE: The tariff classification of clock movements from Taiwan.

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 : March 6, 1991

ON BEHALF OF : Toastmaster, Inc., of Laurenburg, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Quartz analog clock movement, model no. M168-009,over 50mm wide, with alarm, without dial and hands. Cost of the movement is $0.85 each, FOB, Taiwan

HTS PROVISION : Clock movements, complete and assembled: battery or AC powered: of alarm clocks: other: other:valued not over $5 each.

HTS SUBHEADING : 9109.11.40

RATE OF DUTY : 15 cents each + 6.4% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery [if any].

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Quartz analog clock movement, model no. SM1505, over 50mm wide, without alarm and without dial and hands. Cost of the movement is $0.79 each,FOB, Japan. HTS PROVISION : Clock movements, complete and assembled: battery or AC powered: other: other: other: valued not over $5 each.

HTS SUBHEADING : 9109.19.40

RATE OF DUTY : 15 cents each + 6.4% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery [if any].

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