CLA-2-90:S:N:N3:102 891867
Mr. Don Sturm
Oakwood Technologies, Inc.
Wright Brothers Box 561
Dayton, OH 45409
RE: The tariff classification of digital temperature meters and
digital temperature controllers from Taiwan
Dear Mr. Sturm:
In your letter dated October 20, 1993 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The items involved in this portion of your inquiry consist of the models
DM-496 and DM-492 temperature controllers, and the models DM-4T and TCM-4T
temperature meters. All of the units have digital displays, are calibrated
in degrees centigrade, and accept measurement inputs from a wide range of
thermocouples or RTD'S. The primary difference between the two groups is
that the temperature controllers have adjustable setpoints and proportional
relay controls for initiating or stopping remote operations.
The applicable subheading for the models DM-496 and DM-492 temperature
controllers will be 9032.89.6040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for automatic regulating or controlling
instruments and apparatus; temperature control. The rate of duty will be
4.9 percent ad valorem. The models DM-4T and TCM-4T temperature meters will
be 9025.19.8080, HTS, which provides for thermometers and pyrometers, not
combined with other instruments. The rate of duty will be 5 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