CLA-2-98:RR:NC:SP:233 C89193
Mr. Ralph C. Levy
MMI Corporation
2950 Wyman Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21211
RE: The tariff classification of a planetarium projector and accessories
from Japan.
Dear Mr. Levy:
In your letter dated June 10, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
You have submitted literature describing the Goto Model GE-II Star
Projector, a projector which is used for projecting stars and planets within a
planetarium by optical means. It includes sun, moon and planet projectors,
control console, turntable, automation, skyline projector, descender, special
effects projectors, sound system and projection dome. You indicate that the
equipment is solely for educational use and will be installed in an education
institution, science center or museum. The equipment will be imported by the
customer from Goto Optical Mfg. Co. of Tokyo, Japan. MMI Corporation is the USA
sales agent for Goto.
The applicable subheading for the planetarium projector and accessories
will be 9810.00.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for articles imported for the use of any public library, any
other public institution or any nonprofit institution established for
educational, scientific, literary or philosophical purposes, or for the
encouragement of the fine arts: patterns and models exclusively for exhibition
or educational use at any such institution. The rate of duty will be free.
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 Lawrence Mushinske at 212-466-5739.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division