The tariff classification of Dryfit Lead-Acid Batteries fromCanada.

NY 883152 March 5,1993 CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:112 883152 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8507.20.0040 Mr. Ronald A. Bloch Milne & Craighead Customs Brokers 200 International Boulevard P.O. Box 2 Sweetgrass, MT 59484 RE: The tariff classification of Dryfit Lead-Acid Batteries from Canada. Dear Mr. Bloch: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : February 9, 1993 ON BEHALF OF : Innomed Export Ltd DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The Dryfit Lead-Acid Batteries have a power of 12 volts (ten batteries), 15 amp/hr for 20-hr discharge (per battery) capacity, discharge current of 750 mA for 20-hr discharge (per battery), and a maximum load of 200 amp (per battery). The batteries are used to power X-Ray mobiles. HTS PROVISION : Electric storage batteries: Other lead- acid storage batteries... Other: 12 V batteries... HTS SUBHEADING : 8507.20.0040 RATE OF DUTY : 5.3 percent ad valorem DUTY CONCESSION : Goods classifiable under subheading 8507.20.0040, HTS, which have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a 2.6 percent ad valorem rate of duty under the United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. 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