The tariff classification of rotary encoders from JapanDear Mr. Shimozono: In your letter dated November 17, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The rotary encoders are used to count the revolutions of equipment by connecting them directly to the shifts of that equipment. The applicable subheading for the rotary encoders will be 9029.10.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, odometers, pedometers and the like; revolution counters, production counters, taximeters...other. The rate of duty will be free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
Issued December 9, 1994 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9029.10.8000
Headings: 9029
Product description
The rotary encoders are used to count the revolutions of equipment by connecting them directly to the shifts of that equipment.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the rotary encoders will be 9029.10.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, odometers, pedometers and the like; revolution counters, production counters, taximeters.
Full text
NY 804463 Dec 09 1994 CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:105 804463 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9029.10.8000 Mr. Dennis D. Shimozono Sumtak Corporation of America 2035 Lincoln Highway, Suite 1200 Edison, NJ 08817 RE: The tariff classification of rotary encoders from Japan Dear Mr. Shimozono: In your letter dated November 17, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The rotary encoders are used to count the revolutions of equipment by connecting them directly to the shifts of that equipment. The applicable subheading for the rotary encoders will be 9029.10.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, odometers, pedometers and the like; revolution counters, production counters, taximeters...other. The rate of duty will be free. 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
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