NY 865319
AUG 05 1991
CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:114 865319
TARIFF NOS.: 9015.40.8000, 9015.90.0040, 9017.20.8040
Ms. Elizabeth Moore
Gregory Geoscience Limited
1794 Courtwood Crescent
Ottawa, Canada K2C 2B5
RE: The tariff classification of the Procom-2 and Modules from
Canada
Dear Ms. Moore:
In your letter dated July 3, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The Procom-2 instrument consists of a light source which is
a projector from which the optical lenses have been removed; an
image carrier which holds film, a photograph, or a satellite
image; a photographic lens and a mirror; a frame and work
surface; a cooling fan; and a control box. You indicate that
the Procom-2 is an enhanced projector used for mapping.
The Procom-2 uses lenses to magnify and project an image
onto a mirror and then onto the work surface. This produces
magnifications of the image of 3X to 72X and also allows the
projected image to be matched and registered to a working map on
the work surface, regardless of the original scale. The design
of the Procom-2 allows up to four or five interpreters to
simultaneously examine a projected image. The Procom-2 can also
be adjusted to project the image onto a wall or screen for
viewing by larger groups. It is designed to enlarge a wide
variety of transparent data including LANDSAT MSS and TM, NOAA,
Large Format Camera and Metric Camera space photos, low, medium,
and high altitude air photos, 37 and 70 mm slides, etc.
The instrument is used as an aid in mapping. The types of
mapping involved are forest cut/depletion/fire mapping, land
use/land cover mapping, agricultural crop identification mapping,
geological feature mapping, and topographical mapping (new roads,
hydro lines, flooding, etc.), among other uses. You indicate
that the basic Procom-2 instrument is usually purchased alone.
The Procom-2 is sold as a basic instrument. Modules for the
Procom-2 are sold separately. The Stereo Change Detection Module
(SCD Module) is an optional add-on unit for the Procom-2. You
indicate that the Stereo Change Detection Module operates in much
the same way as the Procom-2. Its function is to project a
second image which can be registered to that projected by the
Procom-2.
The Roll Film Scan Module (RFS Module) adapts the Procom-2
for roll film of any size from 35mm film to 230mm film, including
radar and thermal IR data. The Roll Film Scan Module consists of
two specially designed brackets which hold a set of film rolls
onto the Procom-2. These holders are designed to hold roll film
so that it can be viewed as it is wound from one spool to the
other.
The Digitizing Module, OEM Model HS-241-IE, has a digitizing
tablet that has been modified to the dimensions of 30" x 38" so
as to fit the work surface of the Procom-2 instrument. The
Digitizing Module consists of a digitizing tablet, a 16 button
cursor, a power supply, a RS-232 cable terminated for IBM PC, XT
or AT computers, a menu and a cursor holder. Operating modes
include point mode, stream mode, switch stream mode, incremental
mode and run mode. The module's accuracy is better than .010".
You note in your letter that the module is purchased from Altek
Industries, U. S. A., through their distributor in Canada.
The applicable subheading for the Procom-2 and the Stereo
Change Detection Module will be 9015.40.8000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances, other.
The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheading 9015.40.8000, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
4.2 percent rate of duty under the United States-Canada Free
Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable
regulations.
The applicable subheading for the Roll Film Scan Module will
be 9015.90.0040, HTS, which provides for photogrammetrical
surveying instruments and appliances, parts and accessories. The
rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheading 9015.90.0040, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
4.2 percent rate of duty under the United-States-Canada Free
Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable
regulations.
The applicable subheading for the Digitizing Module, OEM
Model HS-241-IE, will be 9017.20.8040, HTS, which provides for
other drawing instruments: hand operated input devices which
transmit position data to computer processors or displays
(digitizers). The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem.
Articles which are products of the United States are
entitled to duty free treatment under subheading 9801.00.1090,
HTS, which provides for products of the United States when
returned after having been exported, without having been advanced
in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture
or other means while abroad...other: articles provided for in
Chapter 90. The rate of duty will be free upon compliance with
all applicable regulations.
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