CLA-2-91:S:N:N8:344 898788
Mr. Thomas J. Krenz
Brahm & Krenz International Ltd.
7119 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
RE: The tariff classification of a Programmable Control from
China.
Dear Mr. Krenz:
In your letter dated April 1, 1994, received in this office
on June 7, 1994, on behalf of Kewaskum Manufacturing Co., Inc.,
Kewaskum, Wisconsin, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, KP31DS006WHAS (Worldtronics part number
WT2133) Programmable Control is a time switch for use in small
appliances. The unit has two modes, manual and automatic. In the
manual mode the unit provides power to the appliance for one hour
and fifty-nine minutes. At the end of this time period, the switch
cuts off all power to the appliance.
In the auto mode, the unit may be programmed to provide power
to the appliance at a predetermined time. This is accomplished
through the use of a digital display. The unit will provide power
to the appliance for one hour and fifty-nine minutes. At the end
of this time period, ther switch cuts off all power to the
appliance.
Your sample is being returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the KP31DS006WHAS
Programmable Control, if valued not over $5 each, will be
9107.00.4000, will be Harmonized Tariff Schedule of United States
(HTS), which provides for Time switches with clock or watch
movement or with synchronous motor: Valued not over $5 each. The
rate of duty will be 15 cents each plus 4% plus 2.5 cents/jewel.
If the time switch is valued over $5 each, the applicable
subheading will be 9107.00.8000, HTS, which provides for Time
switches with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor:
Valued over $5 each. The rate of duty will be 45 cents each plus
6.4% plus 2.5 cednts/jewel.
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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