NY 866347: The tariff classification of the LA 99-30 Direct On Target Sights from Japan

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                                   NY 866347

                               September 10,1991


CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:114 866347  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9013.80.6000  

Ms. Martha Reaves
Emerging Technologies, Inc.
P. O. Box 3548
Little Rock, Arkansas  72203

RE:  The tariff classification of the LA 99-30 Direct On Target  
   Sights from Japan

Dear Ms. Reaves:

     In your letter dated August 12, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.         
     
     The Direct On Target Sights, Models LA 99-30B (black finish)
and LA 99-30S (satin finish), are designed for use on weapons
such as handguns, rifles, shotguns and bows.  They can be used
for target shooting and for hunting to increase speed and
accuracy.   A sample of the Model LA 99-30B Sight was furnished
with your request for a ruling. 

     The Direct On Target Sights are also referred to as the
Illusion 30 Electronic Red Dot Sights.  They are designed for use
in bright sunlight and include an extension tube, a polarized
lens and variable dot brightness control.        

     The LA 99-30 sights are not telescopic sights.  They do not
magnify distant objects.  

     The applicable subheading for the LA 99-30B and LA 99-30S
Direct On Target Sights will be 9013.80.6000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included
elsewhere in this chapter, other devices, appliances and
instruments, other.  The rate of duty will be 9 percent ad
valorem.  

     
     You indicate in your letter that the Model LA 99-30 Sights
are imported with a 2X booster.  A sample of the 2X booster was
not furnished, nor does the retail package for the LA 99-30B
Sight indicate that the 2X power booster is part of the sight. 
We cannot issue a classification ruling on the 2X power booster. 
In order to classify the 2X power booster, we require a sample of
the item and an explanation of how it is imported and used.   

     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