The tariff classification of Objectives and Eyepieces from China

NY 818224 January 30, 1996 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:GI:114 818224 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9002.19.0000, 9002.90.9500 Ms. Susan M. Thomas Lacrimedics, Inc. 190 N. Arrowhead Ave. Suite B Rialto, CA 92376-9908 RE: The tariff classification of Objectives and Eyepieces from China Dear Ms. Thomas: In your letter dated January 10, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The optical components are designed for use with medical diagnostic devices called Focometers. The imported items are the objective lens and the eyepiece for the Focometer. Both the objective lenses and the eyepieces are optical elements in a mounting. Samples were provided to this office and are being returned as you requested. The applicable subheading for the objective lens in a mounting will be 9002.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts of or fittings for instruments and apparatus: objective lenses and parts and accessories thereof: other. The rate of duty will be 4.9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the eyepiece in a mounting will be 9002.90.9500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts of or fittings for instruments or apparatus: other: other: other. The rate of duty will be 6.2 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 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, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division