CLA-2-95:S:N:N8:224 814682

Gerard F. Brady
Queue Enterprises Inc.
PO Box 972 J.F.K.
Jamaica, NY 11430-0972

RE: The tariff classification of a tennis machine from Australia.

Dear Mr. Brady:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : September 11, 1995

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Article identified as the Sports Action Machine. A portable, motor driven machine that fires a predetermined sequence of tennis balls in controlled directions while imparting a range of speed and spin to the balls.

HTS PROVISION : Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports...: Other: Lawn-tennis articles and equipment, except balls and rackets, and parts and accessories thereof.

HTS SUBHEADING : 9506.99.3000

RATE OF DUTY : 3.1 percent ad valorem

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