CLA-2-90:RR:NC:MM:114 C88273
Mr. Charles Hardy
Competitive Edge Dynamics, LTD.
G.P.O. Box 10590
Central, Hong Kong
RE: The tariff classification of the CED Millenium Chronograph from Hong
Kong
Dear Mr. Hardy:
In your letter dated May 20, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The CED Millenium Chronograph measures the velocity of a projectile. It is
designed to be used by hunters, competitive shooters, the military and police
departments to measure bullet or arrow speed. The data collected from the CED
Millenium Chronograph can also be used to calculate trajectory information.
According to the information provided by you, the chronograph contains two
photo-electric sensors which are covered by two lenses. The skyscreens
positioned on each side and above the sensors create a uniform diffusion of
light. When a bullet or other projectile passes over the photo-electric
sensors, they detect a drop in the amount of light registering on the sensor and
use that to create an impulse to the main unit. The chronograph measures the
time between the first impulse and the second and calculates a velocity (speed)
in feet per second or meters per second. The plastic lenses over the
photo-electric sensors direct the reception of light into the sensors. The
liquid crystal display (LCD) indicates speed only, not a time measurement.
The applicable subheading for the CED Millenium Chronograph will be
9031.49.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines; other
optical instruments and appliances. The rate of duty will be 4.8 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 Barbara Kiefer at 212-466-5685.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division