CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 C89309
Ernst Ringle
Delta tech Int'l.
21515 Ridgetop Circle
Suite 180
Dulles Va 20166-6505
RE: The tariff classification of an electronic golf ball locator system
from Taiwan and/or Germany.
Dear Mr. Ringle:
In your letter dated June 10, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The merchandise relates to a device for the location of golf balls comprising
a transmitter unit incorporated in a golf ball which transmits electromagnetic
locating signals and a portable signal receiving unit which responds to the
locating signal. The Charger Finder Unit constitutes the receiver for the
electronic golf ball's emitted signals and will receive these signals within
about 27 meters or less.
The applicable subheading for the portable charger-finder unit will be
9506.39.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for "Golf clubs and other golf equipment; parts and accessories
thereof: Other, Other." The duty rate will be 4.9 percent ad valorem.
The subheading for the electronic golf ball component will be 9506.32.0000,
HTS, which provides for "Golf clubs and other golf equipment; parts and
accessories thereof: Balls." The rate of duty will be 0.5 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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 Tom
McKenna at 212-466-5475.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity Specialist
Division