CLA-2-95:S:N:N8:224 891037
Mr. N. Wane Smith
Summit Customs Brokers
3777 Marine Way
Burnaby, B.C. V5J 5A7 Canada
RE: The tariff classification of a "Dolphin 3001 Robot Pool
Cleaner" from Israel.
Dear Mr. Smith:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : September 28, 1993
ON BEHALF OF : Stranco Systems Ltd.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The item is an electrical device
used principally for cleaning
large pools. The item is placed
in a pool where its vacuuming
suction collects foreign
substances in the pool. The
unit is considered an accessory
of a swimming pool for tariff
classification purposes.
HTS PROVISION : Swimming pools and wading pools
and parts and accessories thereof.
HTS SUBHEADING : 9506.99.5500
RATE OF DUTY : 5.3 percent ad valorem.
DUTY CONCESSION : Articles classifiable under subheading
9506.99.5500, HTS, which are products
of Israel, are entitled to duty free
treatment under the United States -
Israel Free Trade Area Implementation
Act of 1985 upon compliance with all
applicable regulations.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport