CLA-2-85:S:N:N1: 112 812940
Ms. Judy Campbell
W.Y. Moberly, Inc.
Box 164
Sweetgrass, Montana 59484
RE: The tariff classification of a "Portable Protective
Grounding Mat" from Canada
Dear Ms. Campbell:
In your letter dated July 12, 1995, on behalf of Kri-Tech
Power Products, Ltd., you requested a tariff classification
ruling. As requested, we are returning the submitted sample.
The "Portable Protective Grounding Mat", which measures 58
inches square, is a vinyl/polyester fabric mat into which high
ampacity tinned copper braid is sewn in a grid pattern. It is
designed to protect electrical workers by providing a grounding
zone of equi-potential in the event of a surge of electrical
current.
The applicable tariff provision for the "Portable Protective
Grounding Mat" will be 8543.80.9890, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for
electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions,
not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85. The general
rate of duty will be 3.6 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 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