CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:114 849768
Mr. Arcelio V. Gerardo, Import Supervisor
Tasco Sales, Inc.
7600 Northwest 26 Street
Miami, Florida 33122-1494
RE: The tariff classification of red dot sights, Model ProPoint PD2,
from Japan.
Dear Mr. Gerardo:
In your letter dated February 15, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The item for which you request a classification is a red dot
sight, Model ProPoint PD2. A sample and descriptive literature were
submitted. The sample is being returned to you, as requested. Red
dot sights are aiming devices used in conjunction with firearms such
as rifles, shotguns, and bows and are made to be mounted on the
firearms. The red dot sight is an electronic and optical aiming
device that facilitates the ability to achieve accuracy more rapidly
than through the use of the more conventional cross-hair method. When
the red dot sight is activated through the use of a battery, an
illuminated red dot appears within the lens. By placing the dot on
the target, the device is aimed. The red dot sight employs no
magnification and is not telescopic in nature.
The applicable subheading for the red dot sight, Model ProPoint
PD2, will be 9013.80.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other optical devices, appliances and
instruments. The duty rate will be 9 percent ad valorem.
The question of classification for the other three telescopic
sights you list in your letter (Models SG2.5x32; P1.254x22; and
AG4x32) is being referred to the Office of Regulations and Rulings,
U.S. Customs Service Headquarters, 1301 Constitution Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20229. A ruling will be issued to you from that
office. The corresponding samples are also being sent to
Headquarters.
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