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The tariff classification of a planetarium projector from France.
Issued April 12, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9810.00.5500
Headings: 9810
Product description
The tariff classification of a planetarium projector from France.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the planetarium projector will be 9810.00.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles imported for the use of any public library, any other public institution or any nonprofit institution established for educational, scientific, literary or philosophical purposes, or for the encouragement of the fine arts: patterns and models exclusively for exhibition or educational use at any such institution.
Full text
NY G89491 April 12, 2001 CLA-2-98:RR:NC:SP:233 G89491 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9810.00.5500 Mr. Ralph C. Levy President MMI Corporation P.O. Box 19907 Baltimore, MD 21211 RE: The tariff classification of a planetarium projector from France. Dear Mr. Levy: In your letter dated April 2, 2001, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. You have submitted literature describing Model SN95 Planetarium Projector, used for projectors and projection surfaces for projecting stars and planets within a planetarium. You indicate that the equipment is solely for educational use and will be installed in an educational institution, science center or museum. The applicable subheading for the planetarium projector will be 9810.00.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles imported for the use of any public library, any other public institution or any nonprofit institution established for educational, scientific, literary or philosophical purposes, or for the encouragement of the fine arts: patterns and models exclusively for exhibition or educational use at any such institution. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 212-637-7061. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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