CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:108 D80980
Mr. Joseph J. Kenny
J.F. Moran CO., INC.
Harbor Tech Center
Suite 210
160 Second Street
Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150
RE: The tariff classification of a video camera system from
Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Kenny:
In your letter dated August 3, 1998 you requested, on behalf
of your client, Aqua Communications, Inc., a tariff
classification ruling.
The item, "Snake Eye," is a video camera system which is
composed of a CCD camera which is affixed to a rigid wand, a
video cable, and a hand held, high resolution, color monitor.
The applicable subheading for the "Snake Eye" camera system
will be 8525.30.9005, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for [T]ransmission apparatus for
radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radiobroadcasting or television,
whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound
recording or reproducing apparatus; [T]elevision cameras;
[O]ther; [C]olor. The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad
valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Michael
Contino at 212-466-5672.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division