NY 859611
FEB. 11, 1991
CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:102 859611
Mr. R. Stewart Fisher
Wasag U.S.A. Inc.
206 Rodney Bldg.
3411 Silverside Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
RE: The tariff classification of vibration measuring instruments
from Germany
Dear Mr. Fisher:
In your letter dated December 18, 1990 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
According to the literature submitted, your inquiry concerns
itself with several models of vibration measuring instruments:
SM-8U, SM-DS, SM-C, SM-6C, and SM-3DS. While these various
models will differ between range and capacity, they all basically
perform the same function, namely, measuring displaying and
recording vibration from numerous sources. The units utilize a
range of vibration sensors, from small electronic transducers for
measuring the vibration of motors, to geophones, specialized
sensors which are placed below ground to monitor the effects of
heavy construction or mining operations. The signals from these
sensors are transmitted by cable to a micro processor-based CPU,
which displays and records the results in a range of visual and
printed forms.
The above-listed models of vibration measuring instruments
would all be classified under 9015.80.8080, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological,
meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, other,
other. The rate of duty will be 4.9 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