CLA-2-49:S:N1:234 869273
Ms. Victoria J. Mattson
Super Science Ltd.
1133 E. Francisco Blvd., Suite E
San Rafael, CA 94901
RE: The tariff classification of a "Power Stars" celestial globe
from China.
Dear Ms. Mattson:
In your letter dated October 3, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
A sample was submitted and will be retained for reference.
It is a hollow, hard-plastic sphere, five inches in diameter,
printed on its exterior surface with white dots and lines
representing the stars and constellations as they appear in the
night sky. Many of these are identified (captioned) by name, and
some are highlighted by dabs of a luminous substance. The
sphere, which is made of violet-tinted transparent polystyrene,
also contains an internal rod designed to represent the earth's
axis.
The globe rests in an ABS plastic support base which
incorporates a "horizon ring" printed in appropriate positions
with orienting information, i.e., north, south, east and west,
together with markings indicating 0 through 360 degrees. The
globe can be rotated freely in, or removed from, the base. An
accompanying instruction sheet provides the user with details on
how the product can be employed as a stargazing aid.
The applicable subheading for the above-described "Power
Stars" celestial globe will be 4905.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for printed
globes. The rate of duty will be 5.3%.
We note that the sample is not marked with its country of
origin. Upon importation into the United States, the product (or
the immediate container which reaches the ultimate purchaser)
will be required to be so marked, in a conspicuous place.
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