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The tariff classification of clock movements from Taiwan.
Issued March 21, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9109.11.40, 9109.19.40
Headings: 9109
Product description
The tariff classification of clock movements from Taiwan.
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NY 861340 March 21, 1991 CLA-2-91:S:N:N3G:344 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9109.11.40; 9109.19.40 Mr. O.W. Waters Waters Shipping Company North Carolina State Docks P.O. Box 118 Wilmington, NC 28402-0118 RE: The tariff classification of clock movements from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Waters: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : March 6, 1991 ON BEHALF OF : Toastmaster, Inc., of Laurenburg, North Carolina DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Quartz analog clock movement, model no. M168-009,over 50mm wide, with alarm, without dial and hands. Cost of the movement is $0.85 each, FOB, Taiwan HTS PROVISION : Clock movements, complete and assembled: battery or AC powered: of alarm clocks: other: other:valued not over $5 each. HTS SUBHEADING : 9109.11.40 RATE OF DUTY : 15 cents each + 6.4% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery [if any]. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Quartz analog clock movement, model no. SM1505, over 50mm wide, without alarm and without dial and hands. Cost of the movement is $0.79 each,FOB, Japan. HTS PROVISION : Clock movements, complete and assembled: battery or AC powered: other: other: other: valued not over $5 each. HTS SUBHEADING : 9109.19.40 RATE OF DUTY : 15 cents each + 6.4% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery [if any]. 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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