CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 868305
Ms. Linda Campanian
Milne & Craighead CB (USA), Inc.
200 International Blvd., P.O. Box 2
Sweetgrass, Montana 59848
RE: The tariff classification of horizontal gel electrophoresis
systems from Canada.
Dear Ms. Campanian:
In your letter dated October 17, 1991 on behalf of Tyler
Research Instruments Corp. of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada you
requested a tariff classification ruling.
The HG-20 and HG-12 models are complete horizontal gel
systems supplied with hinged safety-interlocked covers, UV-
transparent gel bed with variable length gel casting capability,
2 wicking gates, 2 analytical slot formers, 1 preparative slot
former, 1 slot former holder, power leads and instructions. The
MHG-06 complete miniature horizontal gel system includes the same
basic equipment. The HLB-12 and MLB-06 gel systems are identical
in design to the HG-12 and MHG-06 units respectively, but with
longer gel beds. The HLB-12A is identical to the HLB-12 except
for a UV-transparent gel tray and extra sliding gates are
included.
The SG-18 and SGP-18 horizontal starch gel systems are used
for enzyme analysis and molecular biology. The SG is a modified
starch wick type with fixed side rails; the SGP is adapted for
use with paper wicks and has removable side rails. The IEF-12 and
IEF-12T complete isoelectric focusing systems both feature fully
adjustable, ultrapure platinum electrode arrays and
thermoregulating manifolds for the maintenance of uniform
temperature in IEF gels. The MB-10, MB-10C and MB-10CC complete
hexagonal electrode array megabase horizontal gel systems feature
a programmable solid state timing element which directs contoured
voltage clamped pulses in a hexagonal array through
diode/resistor networks to produce clean straight tracks without
sample spreading and loss of resolution.
The applicable subheading for all of the above complete
horizontal electrophoresis systems will be 9027.20.4200,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical
analysis: electrophoresis instruments: electrical. The duty rate
will be 3.9 percent ad valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheading 9027.20.4200, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
3.4 percent rate of duty under the United States-Canada Free
Trade Agreement (FTA) 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