CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:102 853182
Mr. Manuel Aceves
Grafitec International Inc.
P.O. Box J
Wheeling, IL 60090
RE: The tariff classification of an infrared thermometer, a pH
meter, a conductivity meter, and a gloss meter from Japan
Dear Mr. Aceves:
In your letter dated May 30, 1990 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The model IT-330 thermometer is an infrared non-contact
thermometer which reads surface temperature of objects by
measuring the infrared radiation emitted by the object and
displaying the results on an LCD screen. The unit is powered by
four batteries. The "Cardy" model C-1 pH meter is a small,
lithium battery-powered instrument which measures the pH level of
any substance which is placed in its flat glass electrode sensor
pad. The unit displays the results on an LCD panel. The model
C-172/173 portable conductivity meter uses a flat electrode
housed in a 0.1 ml well to determine the electrical conductivity
of whatever sample is placed in the well. Lastly, the model IG-
310 "gloss checker" is an optical measuring device which tells
the user the degree of reflected light bounced off of the sample
surface. The unit utilizes a specific frequency of infrared
light as the source beam and a pair of optical lenses to focus
and receive the responding signal.
The applicable subheading for the infrared thermometer will
be 9025.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for thermometers, other than liquid filled,
other. The rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem. The
applicable subheading for both the pH meter and the conductivity
meter will be 9027.80.4060, HTS, which provides for instruments
and apparatus for physical analysis. The rate of duty will be
4.9 percent ad valorem. The gloss meter is classifiable under
the HTS provision for optical instruments and apparatus which use
optical radiations for physical or chemical analysis, subheading
number 9027.50.4060. It will be dutiable at 4.9 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 this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport