CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 884023
Mr. Warren E. Coe
Amway Corporation
7575 Fulton Street, East
Ada, Michigan 49355
RE: The tariff classification of smoke detectors from Hong Kong
Dear Mr. Coe:
In your letter dated February 16, 1993, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
Models SKU No. F0483 Vendor No. Fyrnetics 0916T and SKU No.
F0484 Vendor No. Fyrnetics 0918 are battery powered smoke
detectors. Both models have an ionization chamber that activates
the alarm. Each smoke detector includes a 9-volt battery but
only SKU No. F0484 Vendor No. Fyrnetics 0918 includes a safety
light.
The applicable subheading for the smoke detectors Models SKU
No. F0483 Vendor No. Fyrnetics 0916T and SKU No. F0484 Vendor No.
Fyrnetics 0918 together with their batteries will be
9022.29.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for apparatus based on the use of alpha,
beta or gamma radiations, whether or not for medical, surgical,
dental or veterinary uses, including radiography or radiotherapy
apparatus: For other uses: Smoke detectors, ionization type.
The rate of duty will be 2.7 percent ad valorem.
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