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NY 886349




May 28, 1993

CLA-2-85-69:S:N:N1:112-886349

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 8531.80.0040 8531.90.0000 6912.00.5000

Norman G. Jensen, Inc.
3050 Metro Drive
Suite #300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55425

RE: The tariff classification of the "Pawbell" and its individual components from China or Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Jensen:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : May 18, 1993

ON BEHALF OF : Tacit, Inc.

DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The "Pawbell", a wireless pet doorbell system for cats and dogs is comprised of a magnetized tag, made of high energy barium ferrite in a flexible vinyl base, an outdoor pet sensor, powered by three 1.5 volt (AA) batteries, and an indoor chime, powered by three 1.5 volt batteries. The magnetic tag is placed on the pet's collar. The outdoor sensor is able to detect the magnetized tag up to a distance of 12 inches away, and send a wireless 310 MHz radio frequency transmission to the indoor chime.
This transmission will activate the indoor chime and inform the pet owner that the pet wishes to come into the house.

HTS PROVISION : Electrical sound or visual signalling apparatus: Other apparatus... Other sound signalling apparatus...

HTS SUBHEADING : 8531.80.0040

RATE OF DUTY : 2.7 percent ad valorem

HTS PROVISION : Electrical sound or visual signalling apparatus: Other apparatus... Other sound signalling apparatus... for the indoor chime.

HTS SUBHEADING : 8531.80.0040

RATE OF DUTY : 2.7 percent ad valorem

HTS PROVISION : Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles: Other... for the magnetized tag.

HTS SUBHEADING : 6912.00.5000

RATE OF DUTY : 7 percent ad valorem

HTS PROVISION : Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus: parts thereof: Parts... for the outdoor pet sensor.

HTS SUBHEADING : 8531.90.0000

RATE OF DUTY : 2.7 percent ad valorem

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

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