CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 D82570
Marc J. Leca
Warning Pool
1200 West Ave., Apt. 1610
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RE: The tariff classification of the "Warning Pool" device from
France.
Dear Mr. Leca:
In your letter dated September 6, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
You are requesting the tariff classification on a device,
used exclusively in swimming pools, called the "Warning Pool".
The device, part of which is attached to the side of a swimming
pool, and part of which is attached to a wall, is used in the
prevention of drowning, since a siren is activated when someone
falls into the pool. The device is made up of PVC material and
electronic components. Illustrations of the "Warning Pool" were
submitted with the ruling request. The "Warning Pool" device is
considered a swimming pool accessory.
The applicable subheading for the "Warning Pool" device will
be 9506.99.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for "...swimming pools and wading pools;
parts and accessories thereof...other...swimming pools and wading
pools and parts and accessories thereof." The rate of duty will
be 5.3 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 Tom
McKenna at 212-466-5475.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division