CLA-2-85:S:N:N1: 112 812333
Mr. George L. Sexton
Special Operations Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 264
Clifton Park, NY 12065
RE: The tariff classification of security door systems from
Italy
Dear Mr. Sexton:
In your letter dated June 27, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The security door systems are enclosed structures
manufactured in either a box configuration or a revolving pod
assembly, and are constructed of an extruded steel framework and
bulletproof glass. A ferromagnetic detection system is built
into each unit and serves to identify the presence of a weapon on
an individual who has entered into the door system. When a
weapon is discovered, the system automatically directs the
individual to step outside the doors and remove the weapon. An
alternative program is also available in which all doors are
locked and an alarm is directed to the police for a response.
The applicable subheading for the security door systems will
be 8531.80.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other electric sound or visual
signaling apparatus. The rate of duty will be 2.4 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