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The tariff classification of Riflescopes from Austria
Issued December 15, 1994 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9013.10.1000
Headings: 9013
Product description
The professional hunter series riflescopes are composed of steel, light alloy or light alloy with mounting rails. The models that will be imported are 1.25-4x24, 1.5-6x42, 2.5-10x42, 2.5-10x56, and 3-12x50. These riflescopes are designed for use in visible light.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the riflescopes will be 9013.10.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for telescopic sights for fitting to arms; telescopic sights for rifles, not designed for use with infrared light.
Full text
NY 804714 December 15, 1994 CLA-2-90:S:N:N3:114 804714 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9013.10.1000 Mr. Arvind K. Suri J. F. Moran Co., Inc. 20 Avery Road Cranston, Rhode Island 02910 RE: The tariff classification of Riflescopes from Austria Dear Mr. Suri: In your letter dated November 28, 1994, on behalf of Swarovski Optik, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The professional hunter series riflescopes are composed of steel, light alloy or light alloy with mounting rails. The models that will be imported are 1.25-4x24, 1.5-6x42, 2.5-10x42, 2.5-10x56, and 3-12x50. These riflescopes are designed for use in visible light. The applicable subheading for the riflescopes will be 9013.10.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for telescopic sights for fitting to arms; telescopic sights for rifles, not designed for use with infrared light. The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. 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
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