NY a86805: The tariff classification of a "flight avionics motion simulator" from England.

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                                   NY A86805
                                   August 26, 1996


CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 86805 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9508.00.0000

Lois L. Perna
W. R. Zanes & Co., Of La., Inc.
P.O.Box 610904
DFW Airport, TX 75261-0504


RE:  The tariff classification of a "flight avionics motion       
     simulator" from England.

Dear Ms. Perna:

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

     DATE OF INQUIRY   :      August 15, 1996
     
     ON BEHALF OF      :      Steel Pier Raceway Inc.     

     DESCRIPTION OF
     MERCHANDISE       :      The article is identified as a
                              "flight avionics motion simulator". 
                              This motion simulator will be used
                              in amusement parks, sometimes as a
                              permanent installation, and
                              sometimes as part of a travelling
                              fairground or amusement park.  This
                              machine is designed to use real (or 
                              computer generated) video, 
                              programmed with sound, and wind and
                              movement synchronised realism to
                              give riders the feeling that they
                              have experienced flight, though
                              they have in fact stayed firmly in
                              place.  

     HTS PROVISION     :      Merry-go-rounds, boat-swings,
                              shooting galleries and other
                              fairground amusements; travelling
                              circuses, travelling menageries and
                              travelling theaters; parts and
                              accessories thereof.

     HTS SUBHEADING    :      9508.00.0000

     RATE OF DUTY      :      2.2 percent ad valorem

     
     A copy of this ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents at the time this
merchandise is imported.  If you have any questions regarding
this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Thomas A. McKenna
at 212-466-5475.



                                         Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                         Roger J. Silvestri
                                         Director
                                         National Commodity
                                         Specialist Division