CLA-2-:91:S:N:N3G:344 875709
Mr. Robert S. Howe
Howe Management Company, Inc.
3 Wade Street
Augusta, Maine 04350
RE: The tariff classification of wrist watches from Russia.
Dear Mr. Howe:
In your letter of June 22, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on wrist watches.
You have submitted a photograph of a sample of the wrist
watch you intend to import. You describe the watch as a hand-
wind mechanical wrist watch without a strap or bracelet (watch
head only). The watch has a 17 jewel movement, regulated by a
balance wheel and hairspring, in a stainless steel case. You
have indicated that the movement measures approximately 24 mm and
is valued at $6.00.
The applicable subheading for the subject watch will be
9102.29.40, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for wrist watches, pocket watches and other
watches, including stop watches, other than those of heading
9101: other wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop
watch facility: having over 7 but not over 17 jewels in the
movement: with movement valued not over $15 each: with movement
measuring over 15.2 mm: other. The rate of duty will be $2.29
each plus 6% on the case plus 2.8% on the strap, band or
bracelet. The 2.8% portion of this compound rate of duty is
inapplicable since the watch is to be imported without a wrist
attachment.
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