The tariff classification of biological decontaminator fromWest Germany

NY 855598 SEP 04 1990 CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:105 855598 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8421.39.0010 Mr. Victor L. Parker III 3055 Forrester Street Durham, NC 27704 RE: The tariff classification of biological decontaminator from West Germany Dear Mr. Parker: In your letter dated July 31, 1990 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The GT-250 Automatic Formalin Biological Decontaminator can decon- taminate effectively sealed areas up to 250 cu. meters of all micro-organisms because the released formalin vapor will penetrate wherever there is free air in the room. It is designed for use by: hospitals; laboratories; poultry and other animal holding areas; pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetics manufacturers; beverage and food processors. The decontaminator includes two tanks, each with a filter collar, and an electric heating unit between them. The unit is wheeled for easy movement. The user fills one tank with ammonia, the other with a solution of formalin and distilled water. The electric heater causes both liquids to vaporize and the vapor is released through the filter collars. The released formalin vapor kills all germs, while the ammonia vapor disinfects the sealed area. The entire decontaminator weighs only 22 pounds. The applicable subheading for the GT-250 Automatic Formalin Biological Decontaminator will be 8421.39.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for gases: air purification equipment . The rate of duty will be 3.9 percent ad valorem. 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