CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:112-885109
Stephen L. Fodor
Kuehne & Nagel, Inc.
703 Sullivan Road
College Park, GA 30349
RE: The tariff classification of the Mantis Fly Trap and
Monitoring System from England.
Dear Mr. Fodor:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : April 13, 1993
ON BEHALF OF : B&W Sales & Marketing
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The Mantis Fly Trap and Monitoring
System, comprised of a metal
housing with a baked enamel finish,
a U/V resistant board with a sticky glue
surface, 2 15 watt BL 350N.M. U/V tubes. The
U/V light attracts the insects to the sticky
board and traps the insects. The
traps are used near open food areas
to catch all flying insects
including fruit flies, house flies, wasps, moths,
mosquitos and the like.
HTS PROVISION : Electric machines and apparatus, having
individual functions, not specified or
included elsewhere in the chapter:
Other machines or apparatus: Other...
Other...
HTS SUBHEADING : 8543.80.9080
RATE OF DUTY : 3.9 percent ad valorem
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