CLA-2-91:S:N:N3G:344 869326
Mr. E. Nickel
Nissho Iwai American Corporation
100 Galleria Officentre, Suite 221
Southfield, Michigan 48034-4708
RE: The tariff classification of Sanyo defrost timers from
Japan.
Dear Mr. Nickel:
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 : November 26, 1991
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Sanyo SDT-50T & SDT-50TF: solid-state
electronic refrigeration defrost timers
with digital opto-electronic displays.
The timers are valued at approximately
$47 each, C.I.F. Detroit.
HTS PROVISION : Time switches with watch or clock
movement....valued over $5 each.
HTS SUBHEADING : 9107.00.8000
RATE OF DUTY : 45 cents each + 6.4% ad valorem + 2
1/2 cents per jewel. [The Sanyo defrost
timer has no jewels].
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