CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:110 868140
Mr. Reginald Williams
A.N. Deringer, Inc.
RR 3, Box 5400
Houlton, Maine 04730
RE: The tariff classification of a Mynic IV Data Collector from
Canada
Dear Mr. Williams:
In your letter dated October 10, 1991, on behalf of Mynic
Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration involves a model Mynic
IV data collection device that is designed to collect data and
interface with micro computers and main frames to provide
information to managers in the forest industry.
This hand held device incorporates a keyboard with 30 keys
and a 16 character two line LCD display. The device is easily
programmed to accommodate various data collection programs which
includes full editing capabilities and data error checking in the
field. This device resembles a terminal, weighs approximately
2.1 pounds, and is 7.5 inches in length, and 4 inches in width.
The terminal incorporates a RS-232 serial port, and normally has
32K RAM memory. Accessory devices such as bar code wands,
electronic calipers, bar code tally boards, and battery chargers
are easily connectable to this unit. After the data is collected
in the field, the information is downloaded to the host computer
back at the office.
The applicable subheading for the Mynic IV Data Collector
will be 8471.92.1090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for combined input/output units,
whether or not entered with the rest of a system. The duty rate
will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheading 8471.92.1090, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
free rate of duty under the United States-Canada Free Trade
Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations.
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