CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:108 B84244

TARIFF NOS.: 9014.80.4000; 8526.10.0020; 8526.91.0020

Mr. Brett Ian Harris
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman LLP
245 Park Avenue
33rd Floor
New York, New York 10167-3397

RE: The tariff classification of electronics from Japan.

Dear Mr. Harris:

In your letter dated April 7, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Japan Radio Co., Ltd.

Your letter requests the proper tariff classification for the following merchandise. An LCD fish finder, model FF10, which locates schools of fish while providing information regarding boat speed and water temperature; a marine LCD radar, model Radar 1000, which assists in navigation by displaying a 360 degree view of boats, shorelines and other targets; and a GPS receiver, model GPS 100, which assists in navigation through the reception of signals from global positioning satellites orbiting the earth.

The applicable subheading for the LCD fish finder will be 9014.80.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof: other instruments and appliances: other: other: electrical. The rate of duty will be 2 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the marine LCD radar will be 8526.10.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus: radar apparatus... designed for boat or ship installation. The rate of duty will be 2 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the GPS receiver will be 8526.91.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus: other: radio navigational aid apparatus... reception only apparatus. The rate of duty will be 2 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 Phil Carabetta at 212-466-5672.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Chief, Metals & Machinery Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division