CLA-2-91:RR:NC:MM:114 C86247
Ms. Laura Proctor
J.C. Penney Purchasing Corporation
6501 Legacy Drive
Plano, Texas 75024-3698
RE: The tariff classification of a marble desk clock with
thermometer and hygrometer from Taiwan
Dear Ms. Proctor
In your letter dated April 2, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a desk set consisting of marble base
containing a thermometer, a clock and a hygrometer. The item is
designated lot number 771-0175 by J.C. Penney and style number
1586-1 by the foreign supplier. The clock contains a watch
movement.
The applicable subheading for the marble desk set containing
a thermometer, a clock, and a hygrometer will be 9103.10.40,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of
heading 9104; electrically operated; other; having no jewels or
only one jewel in the movement. The rate of duty will be 26
cents each plus 5 percent on the case plus 3.9 percent on the
battery.
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 Barbara
Kiefer at 212-466-5685.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division