The tariff classification of laser products from the United Kingdom

NY C85570 April 1, 1998 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:MM:114 C85570 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NOS.: 9013.80.9000, 9032.10.0090 Ms. Jane Eastwood Point Source Limited Leylands Park, Colden Common Winchester, Hampshire S021 1 TH England RE: The tariff classification of laser products from the United Kingdom Dear Ms. Eastwood: In your letter dated February 18, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling on various laser products. The fiber delivery system is designed to couple light from an external laser light source into an optical fiber. The laser light is transferred through a lens and focused into the core of the optical fibers. The pigtailed laser diode is designed to couple light from a semiconductor laser diode into an optical fiber using an internal lens arrangement. The laser diode system incorporates a pigtailed laser diode, an internal power supply, an internal peltier cooler and a heatsink. The laser diode system is a protected version of the pigtailed laser diode. It contains an internal lens arrangement. The P1500 and P2500 temperature controllers are stand- alone systems which monitor and regulate the temperature of the laser diode system. The applicable subheading for the fiber delivery system, the pig-tailed laser diode, and the laser diode system will be 9013.80.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; other devices, appliances and instruments; other. The rate of duty will be 5.4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the temperature controllers will be 9032.10.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; thermostats; other. The rate of duty will be 2.3 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 Barbara Kiefer at 212-466-5685. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division