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Mr. W.H. MACMENIGALL
P.O. Box 57451, Springfield 2137
Republic of South Africa
RE: The tariff classification of "Redtop" Flycatchers trap and
"Pongo" fly lure (bait) from the Republic of South Africa
Dear Mr. MACMENIGALL:
In your letter dated August 8, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The "Redtop" flycatcher trap is in the form of a collapsible
clear plastic container with a yellow cover that is permanently
attached. The cover contains an opening in which a red turret is
placed. The turret has four openings and has attached a conical
shaped mesh netting which has an opening leading into the
container. The trap also contains a foiled packet containing the
"Pongo" fly lure (bait). The dried bait is composed of fish meal,
whole egg powder, gelatin, yeast, superphosphate and ammonium
sulphate. The bait may also be imported separately. The
container is filled partially with water and will be used to
provide a fly free environment in areas such as the kitchen,
yard, garbage cans, dog kennels and other areas.
The applicable subheading for the "Redtop" fly catcher with
"Pongo" bait and the "Pongo" bait will be 3808.10.3000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for insecticides ..., put up in forms or packings for
retail sale or as preparations or articles, other, containing an
inorganic substance. The rate of duty will be 5 percent ad
valorem.
This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the
Environmental Protection Agency. You may contact them at 401 M
Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460, telephone number (202) 382-
2090.
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