CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:108 D83031
Mr. Simon Lee
Pantech
Unit 2113, 11871 Horseshoe Way
Richmond, B.C. Canada V7A 5H5
RE: The tariff classification of pagers from Korea.
Dear Mr. Lee:
In your letter dated September 30,1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The items are various series models of pagers. They are
marketed as the Pantech Pania Numeric Pager, the Pantech Numeric
Display Pager PT Series and the Pantech Alpha Numeric Pager CD
Series.
The various paging device models all operate on a RF
Frequency with ranges between 135,000 MHz and 932,000 MHz. All
are equipped with a message memory capacity and all function with
either a numeric display or a combined alpha numeric display.
Some added features include a real time clock, unread message
indicator, multi lingual support and message protection.
The applicable subheading for the pagers will be
8527.90.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Reception apparatus for radiotelegraphy
or radiobroadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same
housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a
clock: Other apparatus: Other: paging receivers. The rate of
duty will be 3 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Michael
Contino at 212-466-5672.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division