The tariff classification of a plastic telescope from Taiwan, Italy and Hong Kong.

NY A85661 July 18, 1996 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:GI:114 A85661 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9005.80.4040 Mr. Bruce Schiller MSAS Customs Logistics Inc. 8725 NW 18th Terrace Suite 301 Miami, FL 33172 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic telescope from Taiwan, Italy and Hong Kong. Dear Mr. Schiller: In your letter dated July 5, 1996, on behalf or Safari Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample consists of a plastic telescope that measures approximately 8 inches long and telescopes to approximately 14 inches long. The plastic telescope will be imported in four styles (nos. 6541-16, 6543-16, 6545-16, and 6547-16), all are identical except for color. The applicable subheading for the plastic telescope will be 9005.80.4040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other instruments: Optical telescopes...other. The rate of duty will be 8 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 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 Barbara Kiefer at 212-466-5685. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division