CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MM:109 C87881
Ms. Florence Pianko
Advance Watch Company Ltd.
25800 Sherwood
Warren, MI 48091
RE: The tariff classification of an inverter from China
Dear Ms. Pianko:
In your letter dated May 12, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The merchandise is described in your letter as an inverter. A sample was
submitted. In a telephone conversation, Mr. David Schechter, Vice-President of
Advance Watch Company, Ltd. stated that the device was a power inverter for use
with electroluminescent safety vest and safety belts. The inverter contains a
compartment for a 9V battery. The inverter converts the 9V DC to AC, which is
needed to power the electroluminescent strips on the vests and belts.
The applicable subheading for the inverter will be 8504.40.9570, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Inverters." The
rate of duty will be 1.8 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 Eileen Kaplan at 212-466-5673.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division