NY 863130: The tariff classification of glare shields from Italy.

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                                NY 863130
                                
                                May 20, 1991


CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:114 863130  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9002.20.8000  

Ms. Joan Rutherford
Karl Schroff & Associates, Inc.
1801 W. Norton
Springfield, MO 65803 

RE:  The tariff classification of glare shields from Italy.

Dear Ms. Rutherford:

     In your letter dated April 30, 1991, on behalf of McBee
Loose Leaf Binders, of Springfield, Missouri, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.         

     The item for which you request a classification is a glare
shield for a computer screen. The model name is Diaspron Total
Shield, Model 91413G. The item consists of a plastic frame
surrounding a tinted glass screen. The glare shield is placed in
front of a computer screen, and its purpose is to protect the
computer user against UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays; to eliminate
electrostatic charges; to eliminate external light reflections;
and to improve letter sharpness and image contrast definition.
Also packaged together with the glare shield are five items,
consisting of a container of filter cleaner spray; a cleaning
cloth; a grounding wire; a pack of two adhesive tabs; and a small
self-adhesive block (the latter three items are placed during
installation). A sample was submitted.

     The items are packaged together for retail sale, and are
considered a set for tariff purposes. In accordance with General
Rules of Interpretation 3(b) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), this set would be classified as if it
consisted of the component which gives the set its essential
character. In this case, the essential character in the set is
imparted by the glare shield.
   
     The applicable subheading for the Diaspron Total Shield,
Model 91413G, complete with all the accessories, will be
9002.20.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for filters and parts and accessories
thereof, other. The rate of duty will be 8.4 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