NY 866646: The tariff classification of a Canon copier cartridge fromJapan.

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                                   NY 866646
                                September 6, 1991



CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:110 866646  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9009.90.0030  

Mr. Isaac Deutsch
Lasertone
133 South 8th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211

RE:  The tariff classification of a Canon copier cartridge from
Japan. 

Dear Mr. Deutsch:

     In your letter dated August 29, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.         
     
     The merchandise under consideration involves a Canon copier
cartridge, either model A-30 or A-15, which are designed and used
with electrostatic photocopying machines that use plain paper. 
The cartridge consists of a photosensitive drum, black toner
powder, a corona unit, a developer unit and a cleaner blade.  The
cartridge is approximately 13 inches in length, and 6 inches in
width, and incorporates numerous mechanical components such as
gear wheels and springs.  The essential character of this copier
cartridge appears to be as a part of the photocopying machine in
view of the mechanical components incorporated within the
cartridge.  

     The two models of copier cartridges are solely used with
electrostatic copiers and in their imported condition incorporate
a photoreceptor assembly that is exemplified by the
photosensitive drum.
  
    The applicable subheading for the Canon copier cartridges
will be 9009.90.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for parts and accessories of
electrostatic photocopying apparatus operating by reproducing the
original image via an intermediate onto the copy.  The rate of
duty will be 3.9 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 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
                                   New York Seaport