NY 866005
AUG 23 1991
CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:105 866005
Dr. Bola Awobamise
Bee-Jay Enterprises
240 Berkshire Lane North
Plymouth, Mn 55441
RE: The tariff classification of ionization air cleaners and
ultrasonic pest repellers from Taiwan.
Dear Dr. Awobamise:
In your letter dated August 2, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The CT-01 and CT-02 are portable ionization air purification
devices measuring D150 x H120mm and L110 x W60 x H45mm
respectively. The CT-01 unit is also designed to retain
cigarette smoke when the moveable ash tray is utilised.
The CT-03 and CT-04 ultrasonic pest repellers, consisting of
one and two speakers respectively, create an output of 30 to 65
MHz to attack the auditory and nervous systems of insects and
other household pests.
The applicable subheading for the air cleaners will be
8421.39.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for filtering or purifying machinery and
apparatus for gases. The duty rate will be 3.9 percent ad
valorem. The ultrasonic pest repellers are classifiable under
HTS 8509.80.0090 as electromechanical domestic appliances with
self contained electric motors. The duty rate is 4.2 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