CLA-2-85:SV:S:C:B16 C86058
Tariff No.: 8541.40.8000
Mr. Rodney Ralston
Trans-Border Customs Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 800
Champlain, NY 12919
Re: Classification of "Smartscan" Lightcurtains
Dear Mr. Ralston:
In your letter dated March 27, 1998, you requested a binding
tariff classification ruling for the "Smartscan Lightcurtains".
The "Smartscan" is a lightcurtain designed to shut down
machinery, conveyor belts, etc. should a person enter a hazardous
area. You indicate the country of origin is England.
The applicable classification for the "Smartscan" is 8541.40.8000
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States,
which provides for "Optical coupled isolators". The applicable
rate of duty is Free.
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 upon each importation of this merchandise. 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,
(Signed)
LYMAN C. DAVIDSON
Acting Area Port Director
Savannah, GA