CLA-2-98:RR:NC:SP:233 D81751
Mr. Ralph C. Levy
MMI Corporation
2950 Wyman Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21211
RE: The tariff classification of an inflatable dome from Spain.
Dear Mr. Levy:
In your letter dated August 25, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted literature describing the inflatable dome
which is made of plastic fabric. It is used as a planetarium, to
project stars from a small star projector. The dome is available
in two sizes: 4.6 meters diameter and 5.8 meters diameter. You
indicate that the dome is solely for educational use and will be
installed in an educational institution, science center or museum.
The applicable subheading for the inflatable dome 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