CLA-2-90:S:N:N3:119 886602
Mr. Randall Ruffner
Beuchat USA, Inc.
1321 N.W. 65th Place
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-1964
RE: The tariff classification of Scuba Regulators from France and
the United Kingdom
Dear Mr. Ruffner:
In your letter dated April 6, 1993 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The articles to be imported are various models of scuba diving
complete regulators. They consist of the first stage which
attaches to the air tank (or cylinder) carried on the back of the
diver and the second stage which contains the mouthpiece. The two
stages are connected by a flexible tube thus allowing the diver to
breathe underwater.
The applicable subheading for the complete regulators will be
9020.00.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for underwater breathing devices designed as
a complete unit to be carried on the person and not requiring
attendants. The duty rate 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