The tariff classification of an electronic pipette fromFinland

NY 863128 May 29, 1991 CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 863128 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8479.89.9090 Mr. Roland Rossi Hensel, Bruckmann & Lorbacher, Inc. P.O. Box S Jamaica, NY 11430 RE: The tariff classification of an electronic pipette from Finland Dear Mr. Rossi: In your letter dated April 26, 1991 on behalf of Vanguard International you requested a tariff classification ruling. The Biohit Proline electronic pipette is a plastic hand- held liquid diluter and/or dispenser used to repeatedly draw in and dispense exact amounts of liquids in laboratories. The unit consists of a thin pointed tube with a handle and trigger. It has four operational modes: pipetting, reverse pipetting, dispensing, and diluting/dispensing. It incorporates a microprocessor to accurately control these operations, as well as an LCD display to indicate the chosen setting and the steps needed to operate the unit in a particular mode. The actions of the electronic pipette are powered by a small DC motor which runs off a rechargeable battery contained in the pipette. The unit is supplied together with a stand which automatically recharges the batteries when the pipette is placed on the stand. A tip ejection and attachment system ensures tip sealing and safe use. The Biohit Proline electronic pipette is available in two models, one with a capacity of 5 - 100 microliters and one with a capacity of 50 - 1000 microliters. The applicable subheading for the Biohit Proline electronic pipette will be 8479.89.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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