CLA-2-84:S:N:N3G:221 861472
Ms. Margaret Noble
Perfect Data Corporation
1825 Surveyor Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93063
RE: The tariff classification of cleaning cartridges from
Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Noble:
In your letter dated March 13, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The 8mm cleaning cartridge is used as a cleaning and
maintenance unit for computer tape drives. The cartridge
consists of a black plastic housing with a small circular opening
to allow the addition of a cleaning solution. The cleaning
solution will not be imported with the cartridge. The cartridge
is solely or principally used with computer storage devices.
The applicable subheading for the cleaning cartridge will be
8473.30.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for parts and accessories of the machines
of heading 8471, not incorporating a cathode ray tube. The rate
of duty will be free.
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