863773 86 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a pulse meter from Taiwan.

Issued June 20, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9029.20.4080

Headings: 9029

Product description

The pulse meter is a heart shaped device which may be worn around the neck (includes a neck cord) or carried in the pocket. It features fingertip touch type pulse sensing to indicate heartbeats per minute and display of the time and the day of the week.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the pulse meter will be 9029.20.4080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other speedometers or tachometers.

Full text

NY 863773 JUN 20, 1991 CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:104 863773 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9029.20.4080 Ms. Donna Conti American Import Forwarding Services Hemisphere Center, Route 1 & 9 South Newark, New Jersey 07114 RE: The tariff classification of a pulse meter from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Conti: In your letter dated May 20, 1991 on behalf of Dynamic Classics Ltd. of Saddlebrook, NJ you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the pulse meter, stock number 772, has been provided. The pulse meter is a heart shaped device which may be worn around the neck (includes a neck cord) or carried in the pocket. It features fingertip touch type pulse sensing to indicate heartbeats per minute and display of the time and the day of the week. The applicable subheading for the pulse meter will be 9029.20.4080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other speedometers or tachometers. The rate of duty will be free. 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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