10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of folding binoculars from HongKong
Issued March 26, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboard86 861276 (March 26, 1991)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9005.10.0080
Headings: 9005
Product description
The tariff classification of folding binoculars from HongKong
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the folding binoculars will be 9005.10.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for binoculars, other.
Full text
NY 861276 MAR 26 1991 CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:114 861276 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9005.10.0080 Mr. Louie Schexnayder Crescent City Concessions Inc. RT. 1 Box 43 Hahnville, La. 70057 RE: The tariff classification of folding binoculars from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Schexnayder: In your letter dated March 4, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The 3X binocular is made of cardboard and contains plastic lenses. It folds for carrying in a pocket or a carrying bag. The applicable subheading for the folding binoculars will be 9005.10.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for binoculars, other. Subheading 9005.10.0080 is free of duty. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). We note that the folding binoculars are not marked with the country of origin. In accordance with U. S. Customs marking regulations, products imported into the United States must be marked with the country of origin in a clear, legible, and conspicuous manner. 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
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of night vision binoculars
The tariff classification of binoculars from China
The tariff classification of tents, sleeping bags, a compass, backpacks, binoculars, and a water bottle, from China
The tariff classification of binoculars, flashlight and whistle from China
The tariff classification of binoculars from China
The tariff classification of Bugnoculars, Shake ‘N Bobble Tractor and Tenor from China
The tariff classification of the Outdoor Trekking Set made in China
The tariff classification of pocket binoculars from China
The tariff classification of compact binoculars from China
The tariff classification of binoculars with carrying case from China
Follow 861276
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.