The tariff classification of a wall clock from China.

NY 856695 October 5, 1990 CLA-2-:91:S:N:N3G:344 856695 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9105.21.8000 Mr. Michael Tonn Ideas 2 Market 250 Lafayette Circle Suite 203 Lafayette, CA 94549 RE: The tariff classification of a wall clock from China. Dear Mr. Tonn: In your letter of September 26, 1990, you requested a tariff classification ruling on a wall clock. The submitted sample, item number WL100K, is a quartz analog, battery powered wall clock contained in a plastic case. The clock, which is circular in shape, measures 9 3/4 inches in diameter. The applicable subheading for the wall clock will be 9105.21.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for wall clocks: battery or AC powered: other. The rate of duty will be 30 cents each plus 6.9 percent on the case plus 5.3 percent on the battery. You state in your letter that the clock will be marked on the back with the country of manufacture. However, as set out below, additional markings in accordance with the Special Marking Requirements contained in Chapter 91, U.S. Note 4 (b) and (d), HTS, will be necessary: (b) Clock movements shall be marked on the most visible part of the front or back plate to show: (i) the name of the country of manufacture (ii) the name of the manufacturer or purchaser; and (iii) the number of jewels, if any. (d) Clock cases provided for in this chapter shall be marked on the most visible part of the outside of the back to show the name of the country of manufacture. 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