CLA-2-37:RR:NC:2:236 C88817
Mr. Bob Corrado
Compass Forward Co.
159-15 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica NY 11434
RE: The tariff classification of Sharp SD-365NT Toner Cartridge from Japan
Dear Mr. Corrado:
In your letter dated June 8, 1998, on behalf of your client Sharp
Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The sample submitted, Sharp SD-365NT Toner Cartridge, consists of a toner
in a plastic cartridge measuring approximately 15 1/4" in length and 4" in
diameter. The toner cartridge contains approximately 930 grams of black toner.
The toner cartridge does not contain any electrical contacts or moving parts and
is simple in design. The toner in the cartridge is used in photocopiers to
produce an image on paper.
The applicable subheading for the Sharp SD-365NT Toner Cartridge will be
3707.90.3290, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides
for Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues,
adhesives and similar preparations) unmixed products for photographic uses, put
up for retail sale in a form ready for use: Other: Chemical preparations for
photographic uses: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 6.9 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
V.Gualario at 212-466-5744.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division