CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:114 866790
Ms. Mary Jo Muoio
Wolf D. Barth Co., Inc.
90 West Street
New York, N. Y. 10006
RE: The tariff classification of a Marine Binocular Float Strap
from Germany
Dear Ms. Muoio:
In your letter dated September 6, 1991, on behalf of Pioneer
Marketing and Research, Inc., you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The Float Strap, Item V 15010, is composed of neoprene with
a cotton knit outer covering in the international bright orange
color for visibility. The strap is 50 mm wide and one inch
thick. It is designed for use as an accessory strap with marine
binoculars. If the waterproof binoculars fall into the water,
the strap has sufficient buoyancy to act as a floatation device
for most 7 X 50 or similar-sized binoculars. The strap can be
used on a camera, however, the construction of the strap and its
marketing indicate that the Float Strap will be used principally
as an accessory to Steiner and other brands of waterproof
binoculars.
The applicable subheading for the Marine Binocular Float
Strap will be 9005.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for parts and accessories for
binoculars. 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