The tariff classification of Merchandise from Hong Kong.

NY A85077 July 5, 1996 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:108:A85077 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NOS.:8520.90.0080;8543.89.9090 Ms. Vienna H. Downes Micro Games Of America 16730 Schoenborn Street North Hills, CA 91343-6122 RE: The tariff classification of Merchandise from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Downes: In your letter dated June 20, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted, item number MGA-2300, is a four and one half inch round shaped sound recording device. It features consist of remote recording and reproducing of sounds, a speaker, reset button, mic, and is powered by three AA batteries. The sample submitted, item number GB-875, is a plastic bookmark which plays back pre-recorded sounds. This item is powered by two G13 batteries. The applicable subheading for item MGA-2300 will be 8520.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for magnetic tape recorders and other sound recording apparatus, whether or not incorporating a sound reproducing device: other magnetic tape recorders incorporating sound reproducing apparatus: other; other. The rate of duty will be 2.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for item GB-875, will be 8543.89.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included in this chapter; parts thereof: other machines and apparatus: other: other: other: other; other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem. 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 Phil Carabetta at 212-466-5672. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division