CLA-2-90:S:N:N3:114 887583
Mr. Clarence Ouellette
Cimex, Incorporated
5 Riggs Avenue, Suite 3
Severna Park, Maryland 21146
RE: The tariff classification of Night Vision Monoculars from
Belarus
Dear Mr. Ouellette:
In your letter dated June 15, 1993 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The Night Vision Monocular is a hand-held device used to enhance vision
for surveillance. The intended users are boaters, bird watchers, hunters,
and security people. It is a passive device which intensifies reflected
light without generating any emissions. The monocular is designed for use
under low light conditions.
The applicable subheading for the Night Vision Monocular will be
9005.80.4040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other instruments; optical telescopes; other. The rate of duty
will be 8 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