The tariff classification of Binoculars from China

NY 894671 March 7, 1994 CLA-2-90:S:N:N3:114 894671 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9005.10.0080 Mr. David A. Eisen Siegel, Mandell & Davidson One Astor Plaza 1515 Broadway 43rd Floor New York, New York 10036-8901 RE: The tariff classification of Binoculars from China Dear Mr. Eisen: In your letter dated February 10, 1994, on behalf of Tara Toy Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The binoculars are composed of plastic and contain plastic lenses. There is a textile cord attached to the binoculars so they may be worn around the neck. The binoculars contain a built-in plastic compass. The applicable subheading for the binoculars will be 9005.10.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for binoculars, other. Subheading 9005.10.0080 is free of duty. 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