NY 852458
May 31, 1990
CLA-2-85:S:N:N1B:112 852458
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 8531.80.0040
Mr. Ian Abramson
International Loss Prevention Systems Corporation
1350 4th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5N
RE: The tariff classification of the Model 4000 Electronic Article
Surveillance System from Canada.
Dear Mr. Abramson:
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 : April 24, 1990
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The Model 4000 Electronic Article
Surveillance System is comprised of a
Detector and Circular and Square Wafers. The
Detector is a transceiver that transmits on a
frequency of 3.25 Mhz at the rate of 60 times
per second and during this same period the
transmitter turns off and the receiver
listens for its matching frequency signal.
The Square and Circular Wafers also act as
receivers and transmitters. The Detector is
placed in the vicinity of the cashier's
station and the Square and Circular Wafers
are attached to a piece of merchandise. When
a "tagged" item gets within 4 feet of the
detector it will send a signal which will
activiate an alarm in the detector panel,
thus notifying the cashier that a "tagged"
item is approaching. The alarm will continue
until the wafer is removed from the item,
allowing the security personnel to deter any
would-be shoplifter.
HTS PROVISION : Electric sound or visual signalling
apparatus; parts thereof; Other
apparatus...Other sound signalling
apparatus...
HTS SUBHEADING : 8531.80.0040
RATE OF DUTY : 2.7 percent ad valorem
DUTY CONCESSION : Goods classifiable under subheading
8531.80.0040, HTS, which have originated in
the territory of Canada, will be entitled to
a 1.6 percent ad valorem rate of duty under
the United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement
(FTA) upon compliance with all applicable
regulations.
OTHER : The sample(s) will be returned as requested.
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