The tariff classification of hour meters

NY H81276 June 14, 2001 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:MM:114 H81276 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9106.10.0000 Mr. Robert Stein Robert Stein CHB 1265 Scottsville Road Rochester, New York 14624 RE: The tariff classification of hour meters Dear Mr. Stein: In your letter dated May 16, 2001, on behalf of SenDEC Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The devices are panel mounted hour meters (AC, DC and inductive input). Two sample meters were furnished with your request. You indicate that the base function of the meters is time measurement. After importation the items must be programmed, epoxy encapsulated and pad printed. The AC and DC meters are time measurement devices only. The inductive units are generally programmed as hour meters but some time have a tachometer function programmed as well. The meters do not have a standard clock or watch movement. They contain an internal microprocessor that can be programmed to display in hours, and tenths of an hour. The hour meters are used to record the accumulated running time of small gasoline engines used in such equipment as lawn mowers, rototillers, log splitters, etc. The applicable subheading for the hour meters will be 9106.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for time registers and time recorders. The rate of duty will be 36 cents each plus 5.6 percent plus 2 cents per jewel. 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 212-637-7058. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division