CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:110 896418
Ms. Ann Marie Dowling
Seino America, Inc.
147-60 275th Street
Jamaica, N.Y. 11434
RE: The tariff classification of a model LS 2000II scanner from
Japan
Dear Ms. Dowling:
In your letter dated March 29, 1994, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration involves a model LS 2000II
series scanner that is a hand-held bar code scanner. This device
features an extended depth of field of up to 35 inches (90cm) for
scanning bar codes whether low contrast or high density symbols,
without sacrificing close contact reading. This scanner uses
bidirectional, retrocollective scanning technology, incorporates
a 675 mm laser diode light source, and can scan 36 scans per
second. This "point-and shoot" scanner is 5.8 inches in height,
4.9 inches in length, and 2.6 inches in width.
Based on information provided by the inquirer this scanner
appears to be principally designed and used with point-of-sale
units and cash registers in retail establishments. While its
principal use and design is for POS units it is capable of direct
interconnection to a host computer for such uses as sales ordering,
and inventory control.
The applicable subheading for the LS 2000II scanner will be
8473.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other parts and accessories of the
machines of heading 8470. The rate of duty will be 3.9 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