NY 851456
30 APR 1990
CLA-2-83:S:N:N1:113 851456
Mr. Ralph Trepanier
Aral Inovations
52 Cummings Rd.
Newton Centre, MA 021599
RE: The tariff classification of a video cassette recorder lock from
Hungary.
Dear Mr. Trepanier:
In your letter dated April 7, 1990 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The video safe lock is a rectangular shaped, plastic and metal device,
designed to prevent the use of a VCR. The metal portion is a tumbler lock
and the plastic components comprise the casing and bolt portion. The video
safe lock is designed to be placed into the tape opening of a front loading
(VHS) VCR. Once properly placed and locked with a key, the video safe lock
will prevent use by an unauthorized person. Two keys are included with the
video safe lock.
The applicable subheading for the video safe lock will be 8301.40.6060,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
locks of base metal other, other. The rate of duty will be 5.7 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