The tariff classification of a Dud Detector from Italy
Issued August 13, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9031.49.9000
Headings: 9031
Product description
The tariff classification of a Dud Detector from Italy
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Dud Detector, will be 9031.49.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines; other optical instruments and appliances, other.
Full text
NY D80731 August 13, 1998 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:MM:114 D80731 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9031.49.9000 Ms Sheila M. Heath AHP Machine and Tool Co. 1765 West Fair Avenue P.O. Box 2008 Lancaster, Ohio 43130-6208 RE: The tariff classification of a Dud Detector from Italy Dear Ms. Heath: In your letter dated July 30, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The Dud Detector, model DD2010, is a non-contact measuring device for detection of concave deformed closure surfaces. It consists of the infrared sensor unit, an air cylinder to eject failed packages and a computer to collect data and provide the measurement results. It is used in food packaging plants to detect the surface curvature of jars in order to indirectly measure the enclosed vacuum inside the sealed jars. This system is used for quality assurance of the products. The detector emits an infrared beam across the surface of the closure of the sealed package to determine the amount of deflection in the metal surface. The Dud Detector incorporates infrared light filters to protect the receiving sensor against daylight or artificial light near the place of installation. The measurement method used is one based on near infrared radiation. The electric-optical device works in the 950 nanometer wavelength range, which is beyond visible light. The applicable subheading for the Dud Detector, will be 9031.49.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines; other optical instruments and appliances, other. The rate of duty will be 4.8 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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